New Class Schedule

Our new class schedule is posted now and you can find it by clicking on the link just below our blog header titled:

 

"Winter Classes 2014".

 

There are a few returning favourites and many, many new classes!

 

 

Don't miss:

 

* Our New Block of the Month "Stitcher's Garden"

* Jewellery Party Feb. 22 with Carolyn Good

* Two Spring Retreats!!!

* Free Friday Demos Jan. 31, Feb. 28, Mar. 16

 

and it's time for our...

 

 January Inventory Clearance Sale

 

25% to 60% off throughout the store!!

 

Be sure to come in while selection is at it's best!



Stash Bash!

 

We hear it so often...

 

"You should see my stash - I have more fabric than this store..."

 

Well, ladies, here's your chance to purge some of those "What was I thinking" fabric purchases... or... if you are new to quilting and want to build your stash, you'll find some amazing deals!

 

 

We're having a

 

Quilter’s “Stash Bash Street Sale”

(WEATHER PERMITTING)

 

 

On the street, in front of The Sewing Basket

in DOWNTOWN SALMON ARM

 

Saturday, September 21 10:00AM - 3:00PM

 

Quilters and Crafters alike are purging their stashes, cleaning out their closets and offering a wonderful selection of books, patterns, fabrics, notions and crafting items at rock bottom prices!

You can rent a table for just $10.00

 

 

 

Sounds like fun??? TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!

 

 

COME PICK UP SOME BARGAINS!

Remember one Quilter’s JUNK is Another’s TREASURES

 

Come in to The Sewing Basket and pick up your registration form today!

 

Selling spaces are limited. 



Fall 2013 Classes

Here is the new schedule - click on each picture twice to enlarge, and print if you wish...

 

We also have hard copies available at the store if you'd like to stop by and pick one up.

 

 

Spring Classes!

QUILTING CLASSES

 

 

 

1. Beginner Quilting 101

 

 

 

We’ll take you through all the steps from rotary  

cutting to piecing and layering, quilting as you

create this lovely runner.

Thurs. May 2 1:00 - 3:00

Thurs. May 9, 16 1:00 - 4:00

3 classes Kathie Gibson $56

　

2. Beginner Machine Quilting

Learn the basics for straight line and free

motion quilting, making it easy to quilt your own

tops. Thread & Needle info will be covered.

Kit & Book incl.

Sat. May 11 9:30 - 4:30

1 - 6hr class Lucille Rossouw $65

　

3. 10 Minute Block #2

This fun technique class will have you making

quilts in no time at all! Dayle will show you just

how easy it is to make beautiful quilt blocks

in just ten minutes! Includes book.

Tues. June 11 9:30 - 12:30

1 - 3 hr class Dayle Thornton $39

4. Edge Finishes For Art Quilts

There are many ways to finish the edges of an

art quilt and in this class you will create

samples of couched yarn edge, decorative

stitch-and-paint edge, beaded buttonhole

stitch, and using a facing.

Monday June 17 9:30 - 12:30

1 - 3hr class Kathy Kinsella $21

5. Lovely & Lacy Heirloom Quilt

- Beginner Friendly

Anyone can create this beautiful, heirloom-

looking quilt using simple sewing techniques.

This project will be a stunning masterpiece

using ribbons, lace, trims and a touch of sheer.

You won’t believe how easy this is!

Pattern incl.

Tues. May 7 9:30 - 4:30

1 - 6 hr class Dayle Thornton $52

　

6. Time For Tea Applique

      
Join Dayle for a day of nostalgic fun in

creating this wall hanging with six

different motifs. Includes pattern.

Tues. May 28 9:30 - 4:30

1 - 6hr class Dayle Thornton $52

　

7. Hand Embroider Your Quilts!

     
Embroidered quilting is popular right now!

Join Jill for this fun class and sharpen your

hand embroidery skills. Learn how to

incorporate your own ideas and simple

designs to create something personal or

use a purchased pattern.

Mon. June 24 6:00 - 9:00

1 - 3 hr Jill Wickware $21

FUN CLASSES

8. Silk Fusion

Learn to form silk fibres into “paper” or

“fabric” that can be cut, stitched,

and embellished in many ways. Great class

for mother and daughter (over 12).

Thurs. Aug 8 9:30 - 12:30

1 - 3hr class Kathy Kinsella $21

9. Serger

     
Make friends with your serger! Start with the

basics and learn what more it can do. A

serger is not just a seam finisher.

Wed. May 15, 22 1:00 - 3:00  

2 - 2 hr classes Kathie Gibson $50

***If machine was purchased at

The Sewing Basket $28

10. Freezin’ Snowman!

    
Get a head start on Christmas with this

class. From his scrappy hat to his mittens,

you’ll have fun bringing personality to

this little guy! Pattern included.

Mon. May 6, 13 6:00 - 9:00

2 - 3 hr classes Jill Wickware $50

11. Seminole Mini Bag

    
Come and learn how easy and fun Seminole

piecing can be and make a cute little mini bag!

This is a fun and quick project, perfect for an

on-the-go summer.

Tues. May 14 1:00 - 4:00

1 - 3 hr class Kathie Gibson $21

KID’S CLASSES

12. Kid’s Rag Quilt

   
Learn sewing skills and general sewing

knowledge. The project for this class will be

a frayed edge lap quilt.

Tues. July 9 & 16 9:30 - 12:30

2 - 3hr class Dayle Thornton $42

KNITTING

13. Beginner Knitting

    
Come learn all the basics, from garter, and

stocking stitch to casting on and off and

how to read knitting patterns - you’ll be ready

to tackle just about anything after this!

Wed. May 1 1:00 - 4:00

1 - 3hr classes Pat Michael $21

14. Knitted Placemat

      
Expand your knitting skills and make a

placemat. This is a great class for building

on your knitting skills.

Wed. May 8 1:00 - 4:00

1 - 3hr class Pat Michael $21

　

CLUBS

 

15. Janome Club

  
This club is especially designed for Janome

Sewing Machines. Learn to use your machine to

it’s fullest potential while creating an invaluable

sample booklet.

Fri. May 3, 10, 17 10:00 - 11:30

3 - 1 ½ hr classes Lucille Rossouw $32

 

　

16. Absolutely Scrappy Club

 

Tips, techniques, patterns and demos for

 

scrappy quilts with an emphasis on using your

stash and scraps. This is intended to be a guilt-

free fun class which also includes ideas on

organizing and storing your fabric collection.

Dates: Thurs. Apr. 25, May 23, June 20,

Time: 9:30 - 4:00

 

Fee: $60

 

 

Knitting News

More and more people are knitting these days and we have fabulous new yarns arriving all the time!

 

We have just received a new shipment of ...

 

 

"Wash + Filz-it!"

 

This felting yarn is so much fun to create with and we have loads of new colours in stock now!

One of our favourite new beauties by Auracania is

"Botany Lace"

 

 

This yarn is hand-dyed, 100% extra-fine merino wool , and the colours are simply fabulous!

Also from Auracania is this fun-textured yarn:

 

 

"Chacabuco"

Another hand-dyed yarn, Chacabuco is made of 100% Pima cotton and right now it's on special...

reg. $13.98, on special for only $7.98

Our yarn selection is expanding all the time, with lots of choices for every budget, so come in, look through the beautiful patterns, get some needles and yarn and get knitting!



Janome's Newest!

Have you seen it?!?

Have you tried it?!?

We have, and we love it!
 

 

Janome has done it again...

 

they have taken all the best features from the 7700 and the 12000 and created a sewing machine that will make your quilting hours the most enjoyable ever



How does a pop-up needle plate sound to you?

 

No more messing with a screw driver, now with the touch of a button the needle plate pops up for easy cleaning and changing...

 



How about 9mm wide decorative stitches?

 

Or a simplified dual feed foot???

 

The 8900 has retained the jog dial functionality we have all come to love, along with the fabulous, best-in-class wide opening so you can easily quilt the largest of quilts.

 

Come in today and try it for yourself!

Classes and a BIG Sale!!

Lots of things are happening at the store these days...

Classes are going very well but there are still spots available in a few upcoming ones

Below are examples from Kathy Kinsella's upcoming needle felting class  to be held on Saturday, March 2.

 

Kathy will show you all the ins and outs of creating beautiful landscapes in felt, using hand or machine felting techniques, or a combination of both.

You can create your dream landscape or work from a photograph or sketch of your own design.

 

This fabulous class will have you seeing the world differently!

 

Also, Jan has decided it's time to make room for new fabrics and yarns so we're having a big Clear-Out Sale!

 

You must come in and check out our Sale Table loaded with bolts of beautiful fabrics, all at up to $5.00 off!!

 

Mix & Match with a 1/2 meter minimum and the more you buy the more you save!

 

Jan is adding new fabrics to the sale table all the time so you really must come down and check it out!

Oops! Schedule Changes!

Schedule Changes

 

The following changes have been made to our Class Schedule; we apologize for any inconvenience!

　

6. The Funny Farm - ** NEW DATE** Mon. Feb. 25 9:30 - 12:30 &

Mon. Mar 11 9:30 - 12:30

　

21. Felted Landscape - This class can be done using hand OR

machine felting, or a combination of both.

　

27. Knitted Beaded Scarf is NOT being offered.

 

31. Scrap Club should read Absolutely Scrappy Club with Carol Cooney

** the Dec. 3 date is a typo and is NOT scheduled.

 

Classes that were unfortunately omitted from the Schedule but ARE being offered are:

 

1. Knitted Beaded Pouch Class - using beautiful beads and a fine yarn, you

will create a fabulous knitted and beaded pouch that is sure to become a treasured heirloom! Join Sharon Adair for this fun class.

Mon. Apr. 15 Orientation 9:30 - 10:30      $42

Mon. Apr. 29 9:30 - 12:00

Mon. May 13 9:30 - 12:00

 

2. Knitting Techniques - an informative class will take your knitting skills

to the next level and is the perfect “next step” for the confident beginner knitter. Instructor for this class is Pat Michael.

Wed. Jan. 27 2:00 - 4:30         $18