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class descriptions

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Rag Rug on a Loom

Learn how to make a rag rug on a frame loom using a technique called twining and lots of scrap fabric, recycled sheets, clothes etc.  These make great heavy duty-tough as nails throw rugs for anywhere in your home.  Of course this is another great gift giving class for a perfect handmade Christmas.  **Please note: after you attend your first RR on a Loom class you may attend all other RR on a Loom classes as an alumni at HALF PRICE - if there are empty looms available.
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Memory Pillows

Hold onto your memories with a comforting pillow made from a shirt from a loved one who has passed. This is a simple project that will be treasured for years. It makes a lovely gift for the loved one’s family and is perfect for hugging!  Makes a thoughtful gift.
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Zippered Taco Pouch

Tacos aren’t just for Tuesdays & once you learn how to make these cut little curved pouches, you will want to make them EVERY day of the week! You will learn how easy it is to insert a zipper and a lining so that your little “taco” will stand on it’s own. They are so cute you won’t be able to stop at just one. You will receive templates for 4 sized (in class we will be making the large size).
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Stash Buster
​Quilt In A Box
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Begins in February 2023

When you register and pay the club fee, you will receive your Quilt In A Box Kit.
Each Kit will include:
✂️“Quilt Block Genius” book (208 pages of over 300 different blocks) 
✂️Blue 15.25in x 14in x 3.5in Super Satchel Box
✂️10% off all fabric purchased to fill the box good 1/2 - 2/24 
✂️Coupon to redeem on each of the monthly meetings
How it works:
We will meet on the Fourth Friday of every month from January to  June of 2023.
Each member will fill their box with their choice of fabrics for the first meeting on January 27th.  This should include a minimum 2 1/2 yards of background fabric and a selection of coordinating fabrics that total approximately 3 yards or more.  Feel free to use FQs or yardage. 
Each month members will make 2 blocks using the Quilt Block Genius book and the fabric in the box.
On the meeting day, we will have a “Sew and Tell” of the blocks made before the box gets passed to the next member.  BMS will supply refreshments.
​CALL THE SHOP FOR DETAILS
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Modern Sampler
Begins in March 2023

When you register and pay the club fee, you will receive your Modern Quilt Kit.
Each Kit will include:
✂️”City Sampler 100 Modern Quilt Blocks”
✂️Pink 15.25in x 14in x 3.5in Super Satchel Box 
✂️5 piece curated FQ pack*
✂️Coupon to redeem on each of the monthly meetings
How it works:
We will meet on the Third Friday of every month from March to August of 2023.
Every month you will receive a different curated FQ pack from your choice of 3 colorways.
Three colorways are available, choose from Tula Pink, Dashwood, or Black & White with a Pop.
A monthly subscription 5 FQ pack* will be auto-billed monthly to your CC.
This is a Sit and Sew club where you will learn tips and techniques on choosing your fabric, fussy cutting, value placement, and much more in a relaxed and fun classroom setting!
Shipping charges will be added to mail orders.
​CALL THE SHOP FOR DETAILS
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Log Cabin Cross
(2 sizes available, large or mini wallhangings)

What happens when you combine a traditional block with a sign of the Christian faith?  Well, its a beautiful Log Cabin Cross quilt of course!  Learn how to elongate Log Cabin blocks and combine colors for a glowing effect.  Perfect for hanging in your home or place of worship.  Now available in mini!

   

  
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Bowl Cozies

These little cozies are the best invention since the microwave! They keep your hands from burning with hot dishes like soup and from getting frost bite when eating a bowl of ice cream. Everyone should have a few in their kitchen they make great gifts too.
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Heated Neck Wrap

Sew a heated neck wrap that is like a warm hug around your neck  Learn to make your own therapeutic neck wrap heating pad with 100% cotton fabric and some rice, barley, or other grain that will contour to your body and hold heat or cold.  This heated neck wrap folds into a small stack that you can tie with a ribbon making the perfect gift for a friend, family member or teacher.  Are you ready to get sewing these wraps for everyone on your list?
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Kitchen Boa

Make the most of every meal this unique kitchen accessories that offer stylish function for those who enjoy entertaining. kitchen boa is a stylish reinvention of the tea towel that tucks neatly around the neck for handy, clean and worry-free cooking
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Cathedral Window Demin Rag Quilt

Create fun and easy “shabby chic” projects using your repurposed denim and 5” fabric scraps.  Learn to make perfect circles and combine them with charm squares to make a fun quilt, pillow or even a tote.  Choose from a “rag” quilt or use your decorative stitches for a more “finished” look.
Gather your old jeans or pick from our HUGE bags of recycled denim and let's get started!
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Beginner Quilting

Whether you're renewing your love of quilting or making a quilt for the first time, we are here to guide you to success. Choose from several beginner patterns and we will help you, from the beginning with your fabric selection. You'll go step by step through the secrets for speedy and accurate cutting, piecing and even correct pressing. Learn tricks for assembling rows, adding borders and how to keep your quilt “square”. Karen's 39 years of experience, enthusiasm and expertise make this class "sew" much fun!
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All About Binding

Once and for all, learn how to make a continuous binding with perfect mitered corners every time. This class will give you the confidence to enjoy binding instead of dreading that last important finishing step. Karen will share her 30+ years of binding secrets including 1 pin binding for machine and hand applications. You will need a small quilted quilt top ready to bind. A crib or lap size is recommended, but you can even use a placemat.
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Jelly Roll Rug

This is one of our most popular classes for a non-quilting project.  Learn to make this awesome rug with a jelly roll and all the "ins and outs and how to get flat roundabouts" that will make this your new favorite project to make between quilts!
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**Please note: after you attend your first JRR class you may attend all other JRR classes as an alumni at HALF PRICE - if there are seats available + all fabric and batting roll must be purchased at BMS.

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Beginner Free Motion

The focus of this class is to give you all the tools you need to start free-motion quilting.  
From a basic meaner to several other super “Do-Able” designs, let us demonstrate how.  
This is a hands on class with lots of practice, ideas and resources.  
Your sewing machine must be in good working order and capable of free motion quilting.  Contact us for help with checking and setting up your machine BEFORE you take the class.
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Lori Holt Sew-In

If you love Lori Holt and her fabulous quilt designs, then this Sew In is for you!  Choose from any of her books, like Farm Girl Vintage 1 or 2, Spelling Bee, Vintage Christmas or Quilter's Cottage.  This will be an open sew time to work on whatever project you wish from any of her books.  Registration is $35 for the year, if you purchased your book (or books) from us your registration fee is WAIVED!  Monthly dues are $10. 
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Double Irish Chain

Let’s celebrate the Irish this month with a wonderful Double Irish Chain Quilt!  This is a great class for advanced beginners as this traditional quilt it is made with all strips and squares, no triangles or bias edges to deal with.  You will learn a fast and efficient way of assembly that will make it your luckiest quilt yet!
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Lone Star 

This stunning quilt is another popular traditional quilt pattern that has been simplified with the use of Quiltsmart pre printed fusible interfacing.  
Learn how to choose just the right fabrics along with easy techniques for creating one of your own!
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Pumpkin Seed

Let us show you how to make this classic quilt with NO curved piecing with Quiltsmart's clever appliqué method.  You'll love this big shapes that are easy to sew and have beautiful turned edges!  This quilt is yardage and FQ friendly.
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Quilt As You Go Tote

Learn how to Quilt as you go on June Tailor's pre-printed batting! This batting features easy piece-by-number construction, then you can complete your tote in 17 seams!  Let us show you how to add additional quilting and those decorative stitches on your machine to personalize your tote further.
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UFO Day

One thing that surprises me on UFO day is how much everyone learns from each others UFOs. You don't just get going on your own project, you also get to see, hear and experience how problems are solved on other pieces. We have set up the perfect place for you to spread out and create. Plus, if you hit a "bump" in your day, we are always here to help!

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T-Shirt Quilt Kit 
​For Beginners

Pull out all of your treasured T-shirts and let us show you how to make your own T-shirt Quilt!  In this class you will learn to sew, piece and quilt your own quilt using our NEW T-shirt Quilt Kit which provides an easy solution for beginners and a quick option for experienced quilters.  Best of all it’s REVERSIBLE, so you can use up to 24 T-shirts!  Finishes at 44” x 58”
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Fabric Wreath

Learn to make this pretty seasonal fabric wreath with some of our beautiful fabric.  It looks on your table as a centerpiece or on a wall as a wreath.  Make one for any and all seasons, Christmas, Fall, Halloween, Spring, St. Patty's, Valentines Day or maybe using fabric to match your decor.  We will share our hints for creating this wreath, don't forget it's perfect for gift giving season.
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Upcycled / Recycled Jeans
​Christmas Stocking

Love the look of denim and want to incorporate it into your handmade Christmas? Let us show you how to take an old pair of jeans and with a bit of creative stitching make a unique and special stocking with plenty of personality!
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Art Collage Quilts

It's one of our most popular classes.  It's a blast from the past!  Remember collage making from the '70's?  Well, this is a creative modern twist on an old craft.  Barbara will teach you how to incorporate florals and other colorful fabrics into artistic collages of animals and cultural icons.  Choose from an elephant, owl, old truck, camper, deer, mermaid, rooster or giraffe, just to name a few.   **Please note: after you attend your first AC class you may attend all other AC classes as an alumni at HALF PRICE - if there are seats available + all patterns and at least 4 FQs must be purchased from BMS.
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Accuquilt
Cut the Scraps
Cutting Sessions

Do  you love to quilt but don’t like to cut?  The Accuquilt Fabric Cutter is a fast, precise, affordable fabric cutting system that allows quilters to cut fabric as much as 90% faster than scissors or rotary cutting.   If you own an Accuquilt Cutter & Dies, bring them!  If not, we will share ours.  You will be able to swap dies and use the BMS dies too…so bring lots of fabric and go home with pieces ready to sew into a quilt! 
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Foundation Paper Piecing for Beginners

You can achieve perfect points by machine stitching directly onto printed foundation paper.  
​Let us show you easy techniques so that even the most elaborate designs, you thought were too difficult, are now as easy as sewing on a line!

 **Please note: after you attend your first BPP class you may attend all other BPP classes as an alumni at HALF PRICE  - if there are seats available + all fabric and PP paper must be purchased at BMS
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Rope Vessels 

Join Britt in this fun class and learn her method of making rope vessels. This non quilting class is something that any one who likes to sew can create so invite your non quilting friends to take the class with you. She has lots of tips and techniques to share with you in this class. These vessels make great holders for sewing notions, craft supplies or your keys.  Once you make one you are sure to make more for friends and family as they make great handmade gifts. *NOTE - we do not use clothesline cord as this makes a weak and inferior end product.
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Beginner Sewing 
PJ Pants

Pajama Pants are an excellent beginner garment to learn how to sew.  You will learn how to cut fabric from a pattern, sew and finish seams and make a casing for the waistband.  We will guide you through reading a pattern, selecting fabric and measuring to choose the correct size.  You will also discover tips and tricks for cutting out fabric pieces, making simple fit adjustments, achieving clean seams and installing a waistband.
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Beginner Sewing Aprons

Aprons are an excellent beginner garment to learn how to sew.  You will learn how to cut fabric from a pattern, sew together and top stitch if desired for a professional finish.  We will guide you through reading a pattern, selecting fabric and measuring to choose the correct size.  You will also discover tips and tricks for cutting out fabric pieces, making simple fit adjustments and achieving clean seams.
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Pursemaking

Learn to create a purse that is all your own.  Let us help you choose fabrics and a design that speaks to you, then Margi will share her secrets for a professional look!  She’ll also show you how to make personalized inner pockets for your necessities.  Choose from our dozens and dozens of patterns.
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Double Wedding Ring Pillow

This class focuses on taking the fear out of making a Double Wedding Ring quilt, by teaching you everything you need to know, by first making ONE RING for a pillow!  Let us share how we demystify and modernize the traditional way of making DWRs and you will learn how fast, fun and easy they can be.  Choose to make one ring for a pillow, several for a table runner or continue making many more for a quilt!
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Fabric Weaving

Learn how to make your own fabric pieces using the madweave technique.  Madweave is a triaxial weave using covering a plane.  These panels can then be used like a cut of fabric and turned into bags, quilts or baskets. This weave is particularly effective in highlighting dark, medium and love volume fabric while creating a three dimensional effect.
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Intro to English Paper Piecing with Hexies

Create precise shapes when you learn the EPP quilting technique, where fabric is wrapped around paper shapes.  We will explore the many design possibilities of using hexagons, classic, modern and trendy.  Learn how to choose your fabric, fussy cut, baste and hand sewing making a flower hexie to turn into a trivet or expand into a larger project.
**Please note: after you attend your first Intro EPP class you may attend all other Intro EPP classes as an alumni at HALF PRICE - if there are seats available + 4 FQs (or 1 yard) must be purchased at BMS.

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Quilting With Your Walking Foot

This class features a comprehensive set of walking foot quilting basics that provide a solid foundation for quilting with ease, quality, and creativity.  We will guide you through a series of  “test drives” with your walking foot, allowing you to get acquainted with its features and set yourself up for success.  The book we will be using for class includes over 60 walking foot-friendly designs including channel quilting, matchstick quilting, and quilting with decorative stitches.  No previous experience quilting your own quilts necessary. 
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Beginner Hand Embroidery

Love working with your hands?  Give embroidery a try!  In this comprehensive beginner's class, we will walk you through the basics from choosing fabrics and floss to hooping up and crafting beautiful stitches.  
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Double Irish Chain

Whether you are just learning to quilt or want to learn a new technique, you’ll enjoy creating the Double Irish Chain quilt with us. It might look complicated but you’ll learn strip quilting which makes it easy to create and fun to sew.  This traditional quilt is perfect for any home decor depending on your personal fabric choices.  Let us help you design and make this time honored heirloom quilt in either Single or Double Irish Chain style.

498 Hill Street  Murphy, NC 28906

Contact Us -
828-835-4900
​blessmystitches@frontier.com

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