Diamond D Club Dates for 2012

This Club has gotten a New Nick Name the "Double D's" Or DD (Becarful Who You say that to Our Husbands my get the wrong Idea!

Everyone is invited to this club if they have a Viking Husqvarna Designer Series Machine or the 3D, 4D, or 5D Software.  We have retreats 3 Times a year! We play we eat, We have a lot of fun!

First Let me Say Thank You for all who came This Last time. We did have a geat deal of fun! If you could not make it you were missed!

New Dates for the New Year!

January 26, 2012 6:00 pm (Thursday) at Sherry's Home
February 23, 2012 6:00 pm (Thursday)at Sherry's Home
We will have no meeting in March
April 27, 2012 6:00 pm (Friday) One night Retreat at Sherry's Home
May 24, 2012 6:00 pm (Thursday) at Sherry's Home
June 28, 2012 6:00 pm (Thursday) at Sherry's Home
July 26, 2012 6:00 pm (Thursday)  at Sherry's Home
August 24, 2012 6:00 pm (Friday) One night Retreat at Sherrys Home
September 27, 2012 6:00 pm (Thursday) at Sherry's Home
October 25, 2012 6:00 pm (Thursday) at Sherrys Home
December 27 & 28, 2012 8:00 am (Thursday and Friday) Two Day and two night Retreat

I hope to see you all there!

Straight Stitch Needle plate....

Straight Stitch Needle Plate…..

I was having a problem the other day with my Machine, It was breaking my thread every couple of minutes. I was even doing redwork. I was stitching on light weight fabric with tear away stabilizer.  I changed my needle about 4 times. I finally had a metallic needle in there. I was ready to throw my Machine across the room. I was using Rayon Variegated thread.  But my Thread kept breaking………. Out of desperation I put on my Straight Stitch needle plate.  My thread only broke once during the rest of the 9 Redwork designs I was doing. … I tried to find out anything about this straight stitch needle plate there is no information on the web about it. The best I can figure we have these massive machines and the bobbin case jumps and breaks the tread. Whit the Straight stitch needle plate on. It cannot jump.  You ask Viking, They always recommend using your straight Stitch needle plate.

So my recommendations not Vikings, if your thread breaks,

1.      Straight stitch needle plate

2.      Change your needle

3.      Slow your speed down

So anyone brining their straight stitch needle plate to the retreat or their receipt for it gets an extra prize!

I am using my Straight stitch needle plate for all my future embroideries especially on fine fabrics!

Diamond D Retreat Starts at 8:00 Am on Tuesday Dec 27 Ends at 12:01 Am On Dec 29, 2011

Come one Come all, Anyone who has a Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine, or  3D, 4D, or 5D Software To our  Retreat!

Please Bring Memory Stick (this is very important if you want free embroidery designs)
Please Bring a Pot luck anything from Breakfast to Dinner, We want to eat and Party!
Please Bring a Usable white Elephant Gift related to the Sewing Field
Please Bring a Fat quarter we can have a fat Quarter exchange with
Please Bring your lap tops and Dongles
Please Bring your embroidery machines and everything with That Thread, Stabilizer etc
Please Bring your UFO's  (So other words please bring everything but the kitchen sink)
Sew Beautiful Class Projects are available for purchase

Tentative Class Schedule (We will try to stay on Schedule this year! Ha! or LOL!) you may come to one or all the classes you can sew during our software class time what ever you want to do It is more important to have fun!

Software Classes    December 27
9:00 am Redwork in a Hurry!
11:00 am Edit a ready make Design
1:00 pm Digitize a mouse pin cushion To assemble in the hoop

Sewing Machine Class

4:00 pm  Make a mouse pin cushion in the hoop
               Please bring  1/4 yard of Sherpa, Fleece or Felt, anything that does not fray,
                                     3 black shank buttons for the nose & Eyes
                                     6 colors of Machine embroidery thread
                                             at least four of them should be green, dark pink, Med Pink, light Pink,
                                      cording for a tail
                                       small 4x4 hoop or the smallest hoop you have and a 150 x 150  hoop
                                       tear away stabilizer
                                       hand sewing needle and stuffing to stuff your mouse with & Sewing thread.

Those of you who went to the first retreat we had with Connie Palmer & Jodie got a free gift of this mouse. Wendy has lost the design so I did it again I want to teach it to all of you!!!!!!!  if you do not want to digitize it yourself  You still get the design.

6:30 pm White elephant Gift Exchange- Jamie is in charge of it
8:00 pm 5D Sketch
9:30 Sewing Jeopardy with lots of prizes.


Day 2 Wednesday

Software Classes
10:00 am embossing or trpunto and making Fabric decorations
1:00 pm Adding cut work commands and turning them into a majestic hoop design


Sewing Classes
3:00 pm Stitching out a large redwork Design that is about 32 x 32 inches
                           Please bring tearaway stabilizer
                           Please Bring a large piece of cotton or muslin fabric at least 1 yard
                           Please Bring  Thread. 

Software Class
6:30 pm  Helpful Software: Not by Viking Backing up your data and Getting Free clip art on the web carbonite & Mosey We will also go over Sew Iconizer (To show thumbnails of your embroidery designs)

8:00  open question time anything related to  out software and machines.

Retreat Ends at 12:00 am on Dec 29th Until next Year!

Canceled Class

I am sorry due to the death in the family I need to cancel my Class at the viking Gallery for Dec 6 & 13.  I am sorry Please do not show up. The class is canceled

5D Software December 3, 10:00 am at Viking Gallery Cost $15.00

This a wonderful pillow topper we will be doing for 5D come and learn the diffrent steps to do it.

Classes December 2011

Heartfelt Creations

Garden Diva Quilt
December  1 & 8
Cost is $25.00 Plus Supplies
Time: 6:00 pm

Sign up online at

http://heartfeltpages.com/

Water Color Wreath

December 7, 2011

Cost $15.00 Plus Supplies

Time: 6:00 pm

Sign up online at

http://heartfeltpages.com/

      

                                                                         

At the Viking Sewing Gallery

December 6 & 13, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost $25.00 Plus supplies
Quilted Table Runner
You will learn basic quilting with this adorable table runner.

Quilted Table runner

Taught by

Janette Barker

janette3@yahoo.com

1/2 Yard  of a light Fabric

1/2 Yard of a light Fabric

1/2 yard of Medium Fabric

1/2 yard of Dark Fabric

1 yard for boarder and back

Make sure all the fabrics look good together

blue marking pen*

Basic sewing supplies

Rotary cutter, Mat and ruler

Stitch in the Ditch Foot for your machine*

Quilt batting

Safety pins

New Sewing Machine needle*

Thread to match Fabric

Sewing Machine in good working order

*Items with a *At the Viking Sewing Gallery*

Classes for November 2011

Tonight at the Viking Sewing Gallery

We are doing a Free Standing Lace Coaster

Cost is $15.00 For the class Time: 6:00 pm  Nov 15, 2011

Please bring Lap Tops and Dongles

At Heartfelt Creations

November 16 & 23

Time: 6:00 pm

Cost $25.00

We are doing a Disapearing 9 Patch Quilt

This is a fun quick and easy Quilt with very little cutting



This Quilt is a lot of fun Sign up online at

http://heartfeltpages.com/

At Hancock Fabrics

November 18

Time 6:00 Pm

Cost is $15.00

Please call and Pay at the Hancock Fabrics 801-260-0343

Get to know your Sewing Machine.

Come one Come all and learn how to use that Sewing machine So you can get your Christmas projects done!

At the Viking Sewing Gallery

November 22, 2011

Machine Embroidery Coloring Book

Cost of Class is $15.00

Time: 6:00 pm

I did my coloring book out of the Martha Pullen Mother goose card

Please Bring Embroidery Units, Everything to embroirder, Stablizier threadk  Memory Stick Designs

Basic sewing supplies

Coloring Book Supply List

Taught by

Janette Barker

A Martha Pullen Licensed Teacher

janette3@yahoo.com

Supplies

1/2 Yard Fabric for the cover

Tear away stabilizer*

1 1/4 yard white fabric for the pages

Washable crayons so you can measure the box for a pocket

1 yard ribbon for ties

Redwork designs*

Embroidery Thread to do your designs*

New Needle*

Basic sewing supplies

Blue Fabric Marker*

Sewing Machine with embroidery Unit

*Items at the viking sewing Gallery

At the Viking Gallery

Christmas Quilt Party

Cost of the Class is $20

Time 4:30-8:30 pm

Taught by Janette

Janette3@yahoo.com

                                    

Supply List

Finger food you can share with the class Plus Recipe

2 ½ yards for background

¾ yard for red

2/3 yards for white

2 yards for bow (I did not put the bow on mine)

5/8 yards for Binding

2 Yards Backing

Rotary Cutter & Mat

12 inch quilter ruler or longer

Blue marking pen*

New sharp needle*

Glue Stick

Garage Sale Circle stickers

Basic sewing supplies do not forget the pins

Safety pins

Thread in a neutral color

Sewing Machine in good working order

Quilt batting  40 x 65 inches

*Items at the Viking sewing Gallery

At Heartfelt Creations

November 30, 2011

Cost is $15.00 Time: 6:00 pm

You can sign up online at

http://heartfeltpages.com/

Quilting 101 We will be doing an adorable Pot holder you will learn to Fussy cut, piece, quilt and bind

The Dimond D Club

The Diamond D club is Thursday Oct 27 pm at 6:00 Pm

I will be teaching All Tips and Tricks about Windows! (I do not mean Your Drapes!) I will help you find the items explaine how to find your way around the Directory System! We will make sense of how our Programs works with Windows! Please Come! You will not want to miss this class!!!! It is Free!!!!!

I am sorry I do not remember who agreed to bring the Main Dish or Dessert!  So Please email me and tell me!  Jalene Said she would bring dinner, Who agreed for the dessert???

So If you can figure out how to print this Picture and perhaps color it Bring it to our Diamond D class You will get a set of embroidery Designs Yea! (Remember you dont have to color have your grandkids do it!)

Dont Let the fact you do not have the Heirloom lace Keep you from coming to this class

Please Come and learn I have the Heirloom Lace and Entredeux

You can purchase from me!  The total cost of the lace and entredeux is $4.00 Just bring the rest of the supplies and pay Viking for the Class and pay me for the Lace! See you there!

Catheral Window Handbag October 18, 2011

Cost is $15.00 Plus Supplies

6:00 pm

Supplies

¾ yard black linen

1/3 yard Ecru linen

1/3 yard checked Silk Dupioni

1 Yard 1” insertion lace

½ yard Entredeux

6” ¼ inch Satin ribbon

1 yard Pre-covered Piping Such as Maxi-piping

2/3 yard Pellon Décor Bond fusible

1 Large button for closure

Tear away stabilizer Light*

Blue Marking Pen*

Lingerie bobbin thread*

Open Toe foot for your sewing machine*

Edge Joining Foot for your sewing Machine*

New Sharp needle*

Sewing Machine in good working order

*available at the Viking Gallery

October 2011, Classes Wow Where did the Year Go!

At Hancock Fabrics

October 1




Block of the Month.The first Saturday Every Month in  Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March, April and May.Time: 10:00 Am Cost is $5.00 per Month Plus supplies

October 1 at 10:00 am. Cost $5.00. I will show you all the tricks for block 3 Pressing and butting up seams!  Get to Know Your Serger, Friday October 7, 2011.Time: 5:30 to 8:00. PM Cost is $15.00

This class is a nice class that teaches you how to thread your serger . You will also learn how to do different Techniques on your serger. Please bring your serger and All Accessories for your serger Including your owners manual, Different colors of Serger Thread, and Fabric Scraps and scissors.

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine, Friday October 14, 2011.

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm Cost is $15.00

This class is a nice class that teaches you how to thread and run your Sewing Machine. You will also learn how to do different Techniques. Please bring your Sewing Machine and All Accessories for your Sewing Machine Including your owners manual, Thread, and Fabric Scraps and scissors.

P.J Bottoms October 21 & 28, 2011.

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm Cost is $ 25.00 Plus supplies

Make a Cute Pair of Pajama Pants, with that new sewing machine.

Please bring Sewing Machine, All Accessories, You will need to come to both classes. PJ Pant Pattern of your choice from Simplicity, Butterick or McCalls. Fabric needed to do your size. PLEASE WASH YOUR FABRIC. Thread to match your fabric, Notions. They are stated on the back of the pattern Envelope. Scissors, Pins, Tape Measure.

Classes at The Viking Gallery

Bell Heir Dress

September 27, October 4, 2011, Cost is $25 (Two Part Class

Required Machine Embroidery Fee $15.00 (paid to the the teacher the night of class)

Pattern
View A of “Dainty Designs” from the Sew Beautiful
Collection (any pattern view from “Dainty Designs” is
suitable for this collar, cuff, and pocket design)

Fabric
Cotton sateen, classic cotton, Swiss batiste, Victorian
batiste, or Martha’s classic batiste – add 1/3 yard to yardage
requirement on pattern envelope for selected size

Thread
60wt construction thread to match fabric *
80wt thread to match fabric
Wash-away thread*
40wt rayon embroidery thread in the following colors*
No. Robison-Anton 40wt rayon
1 2582: Bone
2 2279: Spruce
3 2293: Rose
4 2412: Azalea
5 2223: Pink
6 2382: Pastel Blue
7 1223: Baby Blue Tint
Notions
Supplies
xx Pattern tracing paper
xx Omnigrid ruler
xx Wash-away marking pen
xx Roxanne’s Glue-Baste-It
xx Fray Block (for scalloped hem)
xx One to three 1/4- or 3/8-inch buttons (for back placket)
xx Three set-in snaps or 3/8-inch buttons (for crotch) – if
making romper instead of dress

xx Stitch N Ditch tear-away stabilizer
xx Floriani Wet N Gone stabilizer (not tacky)
xx KK2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive
xx Regular sewing shears
xx Appliqué scissors (duckbilled)
xx Small-tipped, sharp curved embroidery scissors
xx Light box (optional)
xx Towel
xx Open-toe foot

Embroidery/Sewing Machine Features & Feet
Edge-joining machine foot with a center blade guide*
Rolled hem foot*
Sewing machine with embroidery unit
* items with an * Are available in the Viking Sewing Gallery

October 8, 2011 5D Software  Time 10:00 am Cost is $15.00

Please bring Laptop and dongle

October 11, 2011

Block of the Month Time: 6:00 pm Cost is $15.00

We will be doing Yarn Couching

Catheral Window Handbag October 18, 2011

Cost is $15.00 Plus Supplies

6:00 pm

Supplies

¾ yard black linen

1/3 yard Ecru linen

1/3 yard checked Silk Dupioni

1 Yard 1” insertion lace

½ yard Entredeux

6” ¼ inch Satin ribbon

1 yard Pre-covered Piping Such as Maxi-piping

2/3 yard Pellon Décor Bond fusible

1 Large button for closure

Tear away stabilizer Light*

Blue Marking Pen*

Lingerie bobbin thread*

Open Toe foot for your sewing machine*

Edge Joining Foot for your sewing Machine*

New Sharp needle*

Sewing Machine in good working order

*available at the Viking Gallery

Fall Harvest Table Runner Cost is $25.00 6:00 pm

October 29th and November 1

Supply List

Fabric list

14 x 42 inches of white muslin or white cotton for the back of the table runner

¾ yard brown fabric (some is for stems and Binding)

½ yard Beige or cream fabric (make sure it looks good with the brown)

6 x 15 inch piece of rust for leaves (or 1 fat quarter)

3 x 5 inch piece of Gold for acorn bottoms (or 1 fat quarter)

Blue water soluble marker*

Cotton thread to match fabric

Lightweight fusible web*

Quilt Ruler at least a 12 inch square or larger

Rotary Cutter and matt

Masking Tape

Glue stick

Basic sewing supplies, pins, scissors etc

Safety pins

Quilt batting size 12 inches by 32 ½ inches

Sewing Machine in good working order

*Items in the Viking Sewing Gallery

 

Classes I am Teaching At Heartfelt Creations

October 5 & 12 6:00 pm

One Crazy Christmas Eve Quilt Cost is $25 dollars Plus Supplies

photo coming soon!

 

October 6th & 13 6:00 pm

Disapearing 9 patch  Cost is $25.00 plus Supplies

photo coming soon!

 

October 20th 6:00 pm Cost is $15

Foundation Piecing or paper piecing

 

 

October 19th & 26 6:00 pm cost is $25.00 Plus Supplies

Tiffany Diamonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Quilt Show For 2012

Dear Teacher,

This email is to inform you that we are not able to offer you a teaching position at HMQS 2012.

We certainly appreciate you interest and support of HMQS and encourage you to apply in the future.

Thanks,

Here is the projects I submitted Black Linen Quilt & Sharks Teeth Pillow

NEW DATE FOR DIAMOND D CLUB IN SEPTEMBER

I have to change to the Date for the Diamond D Club in September  I want to Change it to Sept 29th Does that work for everyone?

Let me know

Fall Harvest Table Runner Cost is $25.00 6:00 pm

Fall Harvest Table Runner

October  25 & November 1

Taught by Janette Barker

Janette3@yahoo.com

Supply List

Fabric list

14 x 42 inches of white muslin or white cotton for the back of the table runner

¾ yard brown fabric (some is for stems and Binding)

½ yard Beige or cream fabric (make sure it looks good with the brown)

6 x 15 inch piece of rust for leaves (or 1 fat quarter)

3 x 5 inch piece of Gold for acorn bottoms (or 1 fat quarter)

Blue water soluble marker*

Cotton thread to match fabric

Lightweight fusible web*

Quilt Ruler at least a 12 inch square or larger

Rotary Cutter and matt

Masking Tape

Glue stick

Basic sewing supplies, pins, scissors etc

Safety pins

Quilt batting size 12 inches by 32 ½ inches

Sewing Machine in good working order

*Items in the Viking Sewing Gallery

Aug 30, 2011. Picnic Place Settings A Sew Beautiful Class Club Project

Please order your Items Now! http://www.embroiderthis.com/

Picnic Place Settings

A Sew Beautiful Class Club Project

August 30, 2011 Time is 6:00 pm

Viking Sewing Gallery

Cost is $15.00 plus supplies

Fabric & Trim
Two 14-inch x 20-inch pre-made linen place mats
One 20-inch x 20-inch pre-made linen napkin
One 8-inch x 8-inch pre-made linen napkin
1/4 yard 1-1/2-inch wide grosgrain ribbon (blue)
1/4 yard 7/8-inch wide grosgrain ribbon (lime)
 One 2-hole 5/8-inch mother-of pearl button

Embroidery Thread* 
Robinson 40wt rayon embroidery thread in the following color
sequence:
Baby Blue*
Dk. Periwinkle *
Pastel Yellow-Green *
 Med. Dk. Avocado *
:Pastel Yellow *
Sun Yellow *
Golden Yellow *

Notions
White construction thread  (Heirloom and bobbin thread)*
60wt thread to match 7/8-inch wide ribbon
 Inspira #70 universal needle*
 Inspira #75 machine embroidery needle*
 Hand sewing needle
Quilting  ruler*
Water-soluble marker *
Tear Away Stabilizer for Machine embroidery *
Stitch N Ditch tear-away stabilizer *
White Glue Stick
1/4 yard Steam-A-Seam 2 *
Roxanne’s Glue-Baste-It
Fabric folding pen*

Embroidery/Sewing Machine Features & Feet
Edge-joining machine foot with a center blade guide*
Rolled hem foot*
Sewing machine with embroidery unit

* items with an * Are available in the Viking Sewing Gallery

September 2011 Classes

Viking Sewing Gallery

Tuesday September 6, 2011 6:00 pm 5D Pro Cost $15.00

Please Bring laptop and dongles we will be going over Density


Saturday September 10, 2011 Class is Canceled due to the fact that Alix is comming and I am going to go to her workshop! Call the Viking Gallery for more info

Tuesday September 13, Block of the Month We will be doing two blocks

See other posts to find out what you are to bring

September 20 Keepsake Pouch,  if Your name is not on the list you will not get the lace for free

Time 6:00 pm Cost $15.00

Supply List
You can come and make this pouch even if you do not have an embroidery Machine,. The Pretty lace heart is decoration enough.
Supply List (Please make sure you sign your name on the list I will provide Free lace for this class if your name is on the list)
½ yard outside, You can use anything pretty silk dupioni or any pretty fabric
½ yard lining Fabric
Wing Needle*
Tear away Stabilizer Lite*
Lingerie bobbin thread*
Wash away Blue fabric Marker*
Machine Embroidery Thread *
Coral for the heart or any color to match your fabric
Silvery gray
Green
Purple
Yellow

Make sure your thread choices look good together with your fabric
Sewing machine and Embroidery Unit

September 27, October 4, 2011, Cost is $25 (Two Part Class

Bell Heir Dress

Required Machine Embroidery Fee $15.00 (paid to the the teacher the night of
class)

Pattern
View A of “Dainty Designs” from the Sew Beautiful
Collection (any pattern view from “Dainty Designs” is
suitable for this collar, cuff, and pocket design)

Fabric
Cotton sateen, classic cotton, Swiss batiste, Victorian
batiste, or Martha’s classic batiste – add 1/3 yard to yardage
requirement on pattern envelope for selected size

Thread
60wt construction thread to match fabric *
80wt thread to match fabric
Wash-away thread*
40wt rayon embroidery thread in the following colors*
No. Robison-Anton 40wt rayon
1 2582: Bone
2 2279: Spruce
3 2293: Rose
4 2412: Azalea
5 2223: Pink
6 2382: Pastel Blue
7 1223: Baby Blue Tint
Notions
Supplies
xx Pattern tracing paper
xx Omnigrid ruler
xx Wash-away marking pen
xx Roxanne’s Glue-Baste-It
xx Fray Block (for scalloped hem)
xx One to three 1/4- or 3/8-inch buttons (for back placket)
xx Three set-in snaps or 3/8-inch buttons (for crotch) – if
making romper instead of dress
xx Stitch N Ditch tear-away stabilizer
xx Floriani Wet N Gone stabilizer (not tacky)
xx KK2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive
xx Regular sewing shears
xx Appliqué scissors (duckbilled)
xx Small-tipped, sharp curved embroidery scissors
xx Light box (optional)
xx Towel
xx Open-toe foot

Embroidery/Sewing Machine Features & Feet
Edge-joining machine foot with a center blade guide*
Rolled hem foot*
Sewing machine with embroidery unit

* items with an * Are available in the Viking Sewing Gallery

Classes at Heartfelt Creations

September 1 & 8, 2011 Cost $25.00 Plus Supplies 6:00 pm

September 7th & 14th Cost is $25 dollars Garden Diva Plus Supplies 6:00 pm

Tiffany Diamonds Quilt cost is $25.00 September 21 & 28 6:00 pm

Photo comming Soon.......

I will post the Classes for Hancock Fabric soon