SEWING ENTERTAINMENT

5405 East Fowler Avenue Temple Terrace, FL 33617 813-969-2458 15 Years 1997- 2012

SEWING ENTERTAINMENT E-Mail : [email protected] Website: www.berninapfaff.com

Store Hours:

Issue: January - April 2014

Mon - Thurs 10:00 - 6:00

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Adeline Brill

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Claudia Ingram

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Debra Sidler

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Delores Lines

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Joan Rudolph

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Leslie Hickland

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Marcia Layton

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Nancy Smith

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Pat Fairbanks

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Shirley Pope

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Fri

10:00 - 5:00

Sat 9:00 - 4:00

CLASS PREVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA Join us for our class preview as our talented teachers present their new classes. Remember….. no samples will be displayed in the stores until the preview dates. Please wear or bring any projects from a previous class to share with our audience. We always enjoy seeing your finished projects. A $25 gift certificate will be drawn from the names of the participants.

Sat Jan 4th at 4:00 pm Sun Jan 5th at 2:00 pm Please make reservations by calling 813 969-2458

Special Points of Interest:

Registration for Classes

• Great Classes

Pages 2 - 5

• BSML

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• Clubs

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• Two Events

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• Calendars

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Pre-registration is required to take a class with at least a 50% deposit. Most classes have a minimum and maximum enrollment. Please remember all brands of machines are welcome in our store. You may register by mail by sending a check and a stamped self-addressed envelope for a supply list. If you can't make it to a class you signed up for, please let us know ONE WEEK (7 Days) in advance. Then a credit will be given. "NO SHOWS" will forfeit their class fee to compensate the instructor.

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Basic Sewing Classes with Adeline Brill = easy/basic skills = intermediate skills = more advanced skills Designworks Primer I This class will walk you through the basics of the NEW Designworks software, including the cutwork, crystal works and paintworks software and tools. I’ll show you how to add your own special touch to your quilts and projects to create a ‘one-of-a-kind’ design. You will need to bring your laptop and dongle to participate in the lesson. A notebook with lesson handouts will be provided! Mon. Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10 & April 14 6:00-8:00 No charge if bought from us. Otherwise $25

You CAN Sew It! – Beginner Sewing Class You want to learn how to sew but you are not sure what you want to make? This class is designed to teach the beginner how to sew. For the first class, you will select one of the quick cosmetic bag kits available and try out your sewing skills on it. Then if you are happy with the results, you can choose to make your own project. It can be a clothing item, purse/bag or home décor. Mon. Jan. 6 or Feb. 3 or March 3 or April 7 5:30-8:30 $25 Tool Time – Bugs in the Garden Table Runner Have you purchased the Cutwork tool, Crystalwork tool and Paintwork tool? Have you used it yet? Learn to use the tools creatively with this project. This slouch bag will include all of the tools and a brand new embroidery design. You can adapt the design to one or more of the tools and start loving your machine and all that it is capable of doing! Sat. April 12 10:00-4:00 $35

Bernina Embroidery— Echo Spring Table Topper Quilting in the hoop - you knew that this is fun and easy! So spend some time creating a stunning table topper or wall hanging with the beautiful Echo embroidery collection and your favorite fabric collection! Sewing, friends, great food what else do you need?! Fri. Feb. 21 & March 7 5:00-? $35

Purse Panache I – Designer Knock-Off 2 Join me for an evening of fun and creativity with this embroidered designer knock-off. This bag includes boutique embroidery designs for a fraction of the designer prices. Take a break from your busy schedule and spend some time with sewing buddies and good food! Fri. March 21 5:00-? $35

Purse Panache II – Weekender Bag How about another night of fun and creativity? This bag is small enough to take everywhere but it is also large enough to carry all of your weekend necessities! Finish this bag in time for your spring and summer traveling schedule. Fri. April 4 5:00-? $35

Classes with Debra Sidler Pizza Party Quilt Night Join me for a pizza party and let’s make a simple quilt top. Pre-cutting is required so we can go home with a finished top. Class fee is $20 if you purchased all the fabric from us, otherwise $35. Class fee includes pizza, salad and dessert. Batik Sunrise Fri. Jan 24 5:00-? The Collage Fri. April 11 5:00-? Sedona Surprise Another great embroidered quilt by Sarah Vedeler. This quilt features embroidered appliqué designs. The finished size is 50”x50” and at least a 5”x7” hoop is required to do the project. Bernina or Pfaff machine only. Wed. Jan. 29, March 12 & 26 10:00-4:00 $50 Dizzy Lizzy Quilt A pattern from Abby Lane Designs is the perfect setting for those beautiful flowers from Sarah Vedeler embroidery collection Peace Love and Joy. This simple design using 3 ½ inch strips, running vertical with flowers, stems and leaves appliquéd on a white background, has a big WOW factor when completed. A 5”x7” hoop is required and you must have a Bernina or Pfaff machine. Wed. Jan. 29, March 12 & 26 10:00-4:00 $50 Monday’s Mexican Fiesta This award winning quilt from Karen K Buckley is fabulous. I’ve wanted to make it since I saw it in the Houston Quilt show in 2012. Karen’s quilt is hand appliquéd but her instructions are written for both hand and machine. I will be doing mine by machine. Join me on Mondays (once a month) and I will share with you how to turn the edges under and appliqué with the machine. We’ll make it look like hand appliqué. Mon. Jan. 13, Feb. 10 March 10 & April 14 10:00-4:00 Each session $10 Bella Morocco This delightful embroidery collection from Bernina is just waiting to be stitched. A combination of appliqué flowers and elephants is an unusual combination. Stay tuned for my creation. A 5”x7” hoop is required and you must have a Bernina or Pfaff machine. Wed. April 9 & 23 10:00-4:00 $40 Christmas Through The Year Christmas is my favorite season. So this year I’m sewing Christmas project throughout the year. Choose a Christmas project (with approval from Debra) and join me for a little bit of Christmas cheer. You can choose one class or all. Fri. Feb. 28 & April 25 … to be continued. 10:00-4:00 $10 each session

3 Not Your Average Table Runner Table runners are fun to make. Why not have one for each season? Actually you don’t have to put them on tables. They look great draped over a chair or chest. Disi Erla has designed a lot of table runners. Choose one or more of her books and let’s have fun all year making table runners. Fri. Jan. 31 & March 28 ...to be continued 10:00-4:00 $10 each session Quilted in HONOR This is the most unique batik line in the industry: 40 vibrant fabrics designed by Island Batik’s Kathy Engle. The Quilted in Honor fabric line was created to inspire quilters, sewing enthusiasts guilds and shops to rally around our troops and give back in an innovative way. The line is meant to inspire projects that tell the human side of what “serving our country” really means to soldiers and their families back home. Their sacrifice is great; now it’s your turn to show them how much we appreciate their commitment to our country and tell the stories of what their services mean to us. Join the fun and make the quilt Debra created with these fabrics. Fabric must be purchased from us to take this class. Sun. Feb. 2 & March 2 10:00-3:00 $40

Block of the Month Fun Day Now you are a paper piecer, come join us for our monthly day of fun. Fellow paper piecer’s come and bring their paper piece projects and I help out with any problems or questions you have. Any project is welcome. Tues. Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 25 & April 29 10:00:4:00 $40 Midnight Madness Finishers If you are having a hard time finishing a project from one of my classes, this class is for you. Come bring your Shirley Class UFO and we will play till midnight working on the quilt. It doesn't matter if your project is a few months old or a few years old, lets work together to get it finished. Fri. Feb. 7 5pm to midnight $15 Baked Ziti Grab up those many jelly rolls or Bali Pop that you have bought over the years and lets make a super fast quilt. By the time the class is over you should have a finished top. If you don't have jelly rolls you can cut your own 2.5" strips. This quilt is so much fun and twice as easy. Sun. Feb. 9 10:004:00 $35

Classes with Nancy Smith Sew Together Bag This cute little bag has THREE zippered pockets and FOUR open pockets once you peek inside! A great little carrier that will hold a lot of stuff and has been uses. You can use to carry all of your everyday sewing tools such as rotary cutter, scissors, needles, rippers, markers and MORE! You will want to make more than one of these little bags for sure! Join Nancy in this class to learn her tips and tricks to making this a fun, easy project. You should complete your bag in class! Sat. Jan. 25 10:00-4:00 $35 City Blocks Join Nancy in making this great three dimensional looking quilt. Showcase some of your favorite prints in each of the blocks. This quilt is easily pieced and will be together in no time! Sat. Mar. 8 10:00-4:00 $35 Razzleberry Pincushion It’s a pin cushion- a jumbo 6” across with room for all of your pins and needles. Flip it over, and it’s a bowl to hold your sewing necessities! Its time to showcase some of your favorite fabrics! You will be using your sewing machine to make portions of this cute pincushion and there will be some hand sewing too! Come and have fun making your very own Razzleberry Pincushion! Thurs. Mar. 20 1:00-5:00 $30

Classes with Shirley Pope Beginning Paper Piecing If you've always wanted to know how to Paper Piece, come join us for this cute easy star by Carol Doak, When you leave you will have learned all you need to know to complete many wonderful paper piece patterns. Sun. Jan. 26 10:00-3:00 $30

Chenille Baby Quilt Lets take 4 to 5 layers of cotton or flannel and turn them into one great baby quilt or make it bigger and you have a great throw. This is a fun easy project that will delight any little boy or girl. This is one of those want to learn techniques. Sun. March 9 10:00-4:00 $35 T-Shirt Quilt Dig to the bottom of the closet and lets take all those old Tshirts that have been well loved and have tons of great memories and make a quilt. These memory quilts last a life time where all those shirts turn into dust rags. I'll teach you MY way of making these lovely quilts of love. Sun. April 6 10:00-4:00 $35 Lunch Box Of Your Choice This Cats Meow is just one of the many patterns you have to choose from for this class. This is a machine embroidery appliqué class. In class one we will work on the machine appliqué part of the class and in class two we will assemble the quilt top. Come see these wonderful patterns and join us for the fun. Sun. Feb. 23 & March 23 10:00-4:00 $45

Classes with Marcia Layton Garden Frolic Marcia has created a whimsical garden consisting of butterflies, bumble bees, lady bugs and caterpillars living among the yoyo flowers. This quilt combines simple appliqué and yoyo techniques (available in 3 sizes). Come join the fun and create your own garden for the spring. Thurs. Jan. 30 10:00-4:00 $35

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Classes with Pat Fairbanks

Classes with Leslie Hickland

Beginning Bear-- Snowball Snowball is a chubby white teddy bear. She will be fully jointed (arms, legs and head move) with child safe joints and safety eyes & nose. This is a fun class for anyone. You will be working with fur and should be able to complete your teddy bear in class or have some finishing work at home. If you are a beginner this is the class for you. If you just want to come and make a teddy bear to gift, this is for you, too. The results are always fun to see. Kit fee $20 Wed. Feb. 5 10:00-4:00 $35

Historic Baltimore Album Block of the Month Many of you have admired the Baltimore Album quilts from the 1840's-1850's when you have seen their pictures and you probably thought you could never do that! Well, we have put together a series of 10 classes that will get you going and prove to you that you can! In each class Leslie will teach you a technique or skill that you will need to make your quilt and help you improve your hand appliqué skills. We have selected 2 of the original Baltimore Album quilts for you to choose from: the Mary Mannakee quilt is a traditional red and green quilt and the Mary Simon (the DAR quilt) is a more advanced quilt with many baskets and buildings. Color pictures of each quilt are in the shop for you to see but, of course, Leslie encourages you to 'do your own thing' when choosing the fabrics for your own project! If there is another pattern you would prefer to use, please let Leslie know. Join us on this adventure to learn the history of these beautiful quilts and a little about the lives of their makers while you stitch your very own Baltimore Album quilt! This is an intermediate/advanced appliqué class so prior knowledge of hand needleturn appliqué is required. **Any 'veterans' of Leslie's previous Baltimore Album block of the month classes are entitled to return for this new cycle at a reduced fee, space permitting. Sat. Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, May 10 (future dates to be announced) 9:30-12:30 Class fee for all 10 classes is $200 ($100 for veterans) and may be made in 2 equal installments.

Rabbit-- Sunshine Sunshine is made from golden imported German plush. You will need a little experience to make Sunshine because she is a little more detailed with traditional jointing, imported glass eyes and a handstitched nose. Her floppy ears will be lined with ultra-suede and her feet will be sculpted. We will also be using pellets and soft stuffing to make her floppy. Come join the fun and see this darling bunny come to life. Kit fee $30 Sat. March 15 10:00-4:00 $35 Cat-- Kitty We will be making a fun kitty cat from cat-like fur, kits may vary and you will have a choice of kits as you sign up for the class. Your little cat will have floppy legs and a nice little tail. We will use traditional jointing, imported glass eyes and a handstitched embroidered nose. Her trimmed face will have whiskers and some sculpting for a little more personality. You will need a little experience to enjoy this class but the results should be fun. Kit fee $35 Sat. April 26 10:00-4:00 $35 Pat offers to help former students with unfinished projects (bears, bunnies and cats) at no charge. Please contact her to arrange an appointment on one or more to the "sewing days" at our store. You can reach her at 813-972-9707.

Classes with Delores Lines Clothing Sewing Only This is a class for CLOTHING SEWING ONLY. This class will be structured for you as an individual or you may want to make something for a family member or a friend. The only requirement is that you know how to use your machine and be able to sew a straight seam. You may chose a pattern of your choice and this class will help you learn to read the pattern and make the garment. This class will be limited in size in order to provide you with “oneon-one” instruction. You will work at your own level and ability. There will be several classes scheduled and you can sign up for one or all. Tues. Feb. 4 Tues. March 18 Sat. April 26

10:00-3:00 10:00-3:00 10:00-3:00

$30 $30 $30

Gregor Repairs and Services most Brands of Sewing Machines Gregor started to work in the Bernina Factory over 30 Years ago... Maggie Walker and More - Block of the Month We have been working on our Maggie Walker quilts for several years now and have decided we are going to just keep on going! And, now we invite you to stitch on any intermediate/advanced level appliqué project you would like! Join Leslie, Maggie's appliqué stitcher, as she shares her 'tricks of the trade' and guides you through your very own advanced appliqué quilt! We will meet once a month for 8 months, focusing on a different technique in each class. Any of Maggie Walker's patterns are welcome as is any pattern by another designer of a similar level. If you want to see Maggie's patterns, check out her website: www.maggiewalkerdesign.com. This is an intermediate/advanced appliqué class so prior knowledge of hand needleturn appliqué is required. **Any 'veterans' of Leslie's previous Maggie Walker block of the month classes are entitled to return for this new cycle at a reduced fee, space permitting. Sat. Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, May 10 (future dates to be announced) 1:00-4:00 Class fee for all 8 classes is $160 ($80 for veterans) and may be made in 2 equal installments.

Alphabet Block with Dimensional and Embroidery Embellishments Leslie fell in love with the alphabet blocks in Janice Vaine's book, 'Appliqué & Embroidery Fundamentals'! We will combine some easy hand needleturn appliqué with some dimensional ruched roses and Fishbone Stitch leaves. We may even throw in a few beads! While we assume you have some experience with needleturn appliqué, a motivated beginner would do fine in this class! Sat. Jan. 25 10:00-4:00 $35 Flowers for my Wedding Ring Leslie has received numerous requests for this Double Wedding Ring quilt by Judy Niemeyer so now is your chance! This pattern is simplified from the traditional Double Wedding Ring pattern by the use of paper-piecing (the arcs) and a special acrylic template set for trimming the arcs and cutting the melons and other background pieces. You will learn how to paper-piece, stitch a curved seam and do the fusible appliqué flowers around the border. If you choose not to do a big quilt, Judy Niemeyer's pattern, 'Wedding Ring Bedrunner', is constructed the same way with the same pieces - it is just a smaller version! Sat. Jan. 18 1:00-3:00 Leslie will be at the shop to help you select your fabrics if you would like to come in. There is no extra charge for this! Sat. Feb. 8 & March 8 10:00-4:00 $60 'Bow Jangles' Quilt - Curved Piecing Take some great acrylic templates, an assortment of beautiful fabrics and create a great quilt with easy curved piecing. Leslie used the new collection of Jo Morton batiks in the shop but you could use any selection you prefer - choose 9 different prints or make it as scrappy as you want. Leslie promises to take away your fear of curved piecing! Sat. March 22 10:00-4:00 $35 Quilt Squares - Flying Geese When Leslie found this set of 6 patterns from Lori Smith ('From my heart to your hands'), each with 6 different 12" quilts, she couldn't resist! Last cycle we did 3 quilts all incorporating triangle squares. We had so much fun that we decided to do it again - this time with Flying Geese! The small size makes them doable and you can learn something new from each. In this class Leslie is offering you 3 samples from Quilt Squares #2 to choose from, each focusing on techniques you can use to make Flying Geese. Pick your favorite fabrics - you can't go wrong! Leslie bets you can't stop at just one! Sat. April 19 10:00-4:00 $35

Classes with Claudia Ingram Piecing and Quilting – “The Beginning” This beginning class will guide you through the process of making a simple quilt step by step. Our goal is to teach you the basics such as rotary cutting, piecing accurately, adding borders and (finally) quilting and binding the quilt. Sat. Jan. 18 & Feb. 1 10:00-4:00 $50

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Twister Shamrock or Heart Twisting is such fun! Come join us to make either a twister heart wall hanging or twister shamrock wall hanging. The ruler does the work for you! All you sew are straight seams. Great gift. Sat. Feb. 15 10:00-4:00 $35 Free Motion Quilting We will explore free motion quilting in this class. You will learn the basic shapes needed to make most any quilting design. Don’t “quilt by check”, do it yourself! Wed. March 12 10:00-12:00 $20 Heart Strings Quilt This is a quick and easy quilt made from strips. It is a great way to use a jelly roll or you can cut strips from your stash. FUN FUN FUN!! Sat. April 5 10:00-4:00 $35 String Spiderweb Quilt You will love making this Bonnie Hunter pattern. String quilts are very popular right now and they are great stash busters. You will be able to tackle any string quilt pattern after this class. Come string along with us. Sat. April 19 10:00-4:00 $35

Classes with Joan Rudolph BRIX – The Quilt What a fun quilt this was to make. I already had some fabric and when I found this pattern, I thought the fabric would be perfect. But you can make it out of any fabric. You can pick more masculine colors for that favorite man in your life, or make it out of batiks, or completely scrappy. I even thought it would fun to make an I-spy quilt for any little ones in your family. My goal is to have you complete enough squares in class to make a couple of rows of the quilt, then you can finish it up at home. Sat. Feb. 8 10:00-4:00 $35 Mondo Bag Again, a multi-purpose bag. You can pick any type fabric for this project. You can make it an organized design or a very scrappy look using batiks or a themed fabric. No fuss piecing as we use the pre-gridded fusible product, which comes with the pattern. If you can use or need another “tote” bag, or just like the looks of the Mondo Bag, you will want to make this one. Sat. March 22 10:00-4:00 $35 Tropical Bowl Set Oh, I like this one. We will use heatset modable fusible to create cute bowls that look like sea shells and a star fish. You will be able to pick the design you want to make and in this one day class you should be able to take home a finished project! Sat. March 1 10:00-4:00 $35

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Know your Bernina or Pfaff Sewing / Embroidery Machine Classes. When you purchase from us, instruction on how to operate your new sewing machine is free. Below is a schedule with a brief description of what is covered in each session. Choose the session(s) that is applicable to your machine. You may repeat these classes as many times as you wish. Please call and make reservation!!! Session 1: Discuss the feet and accessories that comes with the machine. Learning the maintenance, buttonhole, blindhem etc. Please bring machine and all accessories and small scissors - except embroidery unit. You must know how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin when you come to this class! Thurs Jan 16 2-4 Tues March 4 10-12 Tues April 8 5-7 Thurs Feb 6 5-7

Session 2: Programming decorative stitches and alphabets. Please bring all accessories and small scissors - except embroidery unit. Thurs Jan 23 Thurs Feb 13

2-4 5-7

Tues March 11 Tues April 15

10-12 5-7

Session 3: Embroidery Basics. Please bring small scissors, embroidery unit and all hoops. Please remember Bernina Embroidery Club for continuing education. Thurs Jan 30 Thurs Feb 20

2-4 5-7

Tues March 25 Tues April 22

10-12 5-7

Session 4: Learn how your computer transfers designs to your machine with the program that came with your sewing embroidery computer. Please bring your laptop if you have one. Do not bring your sewing machine. Tues Feb 4 Thurs March 6 Tues April 1

2-4 5-7 5-7

In addition to the above classes 1-4 the Bernina 830 owners need the following class. Session 5 & 6 cannot be taken unless until 1-3 has been completed. Session 5: Please bring your machine, all accessories and small pairs of scissors. Wed Feb 26 10-1 Thurs April 3 10-1 Session 6: Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, all accessories and small pairs of scissors. Thurs March 6 10-1 Thurs April 17 10-1

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Bernina Embroidery Club Artista Designer Club Tues Jan 21 Tues Feb 18 Tues March 18

There are several times available. Please choose the dates, come into the store and sign up.

You MUST be signed up by Feb 1st for all the clubs through April!

6-8 6-8 6-8

You will be given a supply list or you can download it from our website at: http://www.berninapfaff.com/clubs and you will know what technique you will learn in each class.

January Quilter’s Workshop of Tampa Bay Sew Days will be held the following dates: Wed Jan 22 Wed Feb 19 Wed March 5 Tues April 22

Fri Jan 10 Wed Jan 15 Thurs Jan 16 Fri Jan 17 Sat Jan 18 Tues Jan 21 Fri Jan 24

10-1 10-1 10-1 10-1 9-12 or 1-4 10-1 10-1

February Fri Feb 7 Wed Feb 12 Thurs Feb 13 Fri Feb 14 Sat Feb 15 Tues Feb 18 Fri Feb 21

March All Day Class! Fri March 7 Thurs March 13 Fri March 14 Sat March 15 Tues March 18 Wed March 19 Fri March 21

10-4 10-4 10-4 10-4 10-4 10-4 10-4

10-1 10-1 10-1 10-1 9-12 or 1-4 10-1 10-1

April Fri April 4 Thurs April 10 Fri April 11 Sat April 12 Tues April 15 Wed April 16 Fri April 18

10-1 10-1 10-1 9-12 or 1-4 10-1 10-1 10-1

The “ Sewing Café ” is now OPEN! What is the “ Sewing Café ” ? It is the name of one of our classrooms and… we do not serve food, we SEW! Would you like to get together with friends and sew all day? The “ Café ” gives you a space away from home where you can sew without any distractions, meet new friends and just have fun without the supervision of a teacher. The “Sewing Café” is open Mondays and Fridays from 10-5. Cost $5.00 per day. Reservation absolutely required!

“Finishing a Class Project" If you have taken a class from us and need help finishing the project, the following dates are available at no cost to you: Reservation required! Fri Jan 10, 17, 24 Fri Feb 7, 14, 21 Fri March 7, 14, 21 Fri April 4, 11, 18

2-4:30 2-4:30 2-4:30 2-4:30

Floriani Software Club Tues Jan 14 Tues Feb 11 Tues March 11

2-4 2-4 2-4

5405 E Fowler Ave Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Phone: 813-969-2458 E-Mail : [email protected] Website: www.berninapfaff.com Mon - Thurs 10:00 - 6:00 Fri 10:00 - 5:00 Sat 9:00 - 4:00

Bernina Feet Event Come and explore the wonderful world of Bernina Feet. This will be a lecture demo class. I will discuss and demo the majority of the specialty feet. A great way for you to decide which feet would benefit your sewing. Reservation required and lunch is included. Sat. Feb. 22 10:00-2:00 $15

Purse Parade Event of

Come and join us for a day of fun, we will be sharing our knowledge purse making. Making a purse is fun and fast. Many of you have made lots of purses and now it’s time to show them off. You are invited to come and show off any purses that you have made. We will have demos on different techniques such as batting, zippers and interfacing. We have new pattern to share with you. If you bring a purse to the parade your name will go into a drawing for a gift certificate. Reservation required and lunch is included. Sat. March 29 10:00-3:00 $15