Kimberbell Event: Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 20 Friday 10-4
Shelby: September 27 Friday 10-4
Charlotte: September 23 Monday 10-4
Class Fee: $99.99. Event cost includes your Kimberbell project kit with fabric, plus full-color detailed instructions and design CD. Lunch Provided. You will bring scissors, thread and embroidery machine.
Class Description: You’ll fall head over heels for these 3 darling projects featuring rich autumn flannels and fun products for our Kimberbellishments line. Recreate antique stitches on a crazy patch block on our stay cozy mug, Try beautiful cutwork on our acorn basket liner, and embroider with glitter applique and Mylar on our pumpkin spice wall hanging. Grab your pumpkin spice drink, get cozy for sweater weather, and enjoy this Kimberbell event!
Kimberbell Event: Merry & Bright
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Hickory: November 1 & 2 Friday & Saturday 10-4
Charlotte: November 8 & 9 Friday & Saturday 10-4
Shelby: November 5 & 6 Tuesday & Wednesday 10-4
Class Fee: $199.99. Event cost includes your Kimberbell project kit with fabric, and all the embellishments, plus full-color detailed instructions and design CD. Lunch Provided. You will bring scissors, thread and embroidery machine.Class Description: Get festive and celebrate machine embroidery addiction! Enjoy six exclusive projects to deck your halls or gift for others to create in just two days. Create a quilted wreath pillow, gingerbread cinch sack, a fully-lined peppermint twist zipper pouch, and a few other projects. Cue the holiday playlist, Improve your embroidery skills, learn new techniques, and brighten your holiday with Kimberbell.
Brother Embroidery Disney Club:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 10 & 17 Tuesdays 10-1
November 7 Thursday 10-1
Shelby: September 18 & 25 Wednesdays 2:30-5:30
November 4 Monday 10-1
Charlotte: September 4 & 11 Wednesdays 2-5
November 1 Friday 1:30-4:30
Class Fee: $ 10.00 each project. Plus kit fee.
Class Policy: This class is for Brother sewing machine owners. Designs for class will be downloaded from Brother's Ibroidery site. These designs only work on Brother embroidery machines. This class is only for customers who have purchased machines from one of our three locations. .
Class Description:
September: Come make this adorable washable bag. The shoulder bag is made out of a large bath towel. Choose from a large selection of Disney embroidery designs. A great bag to carry any where. This would make a cute sewing bag, exercise bag, diaper bag, pool bag, etc.
November: Join your fellow Mouseketeers to make hooded bath towels. Choose form all your favorite characters: Mickey, Minnie, Tinker Bell, Elsa, Anna, Goofy or many more.
ScanNCut Club:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 9 Monday 10-1
October 9 Wednesday 10-1
Shelby: September 10 Tuesday 10-1
October 15 Tuesday 10-1
Charlotte: September 14 Saturday 1:30-4:30
October 12 Saturday 1:30-4:30
Class Fee: $ 10.00 each project. Plus Kit. ScanNCut must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description:
September: Holiday Treat Bags. Share some treats with you closest family and friends with these treat bags. A great idea to have on hand for the Holidays. Bags and decorations will all be cut out on Scanncut.
October: Balsa Wood Christmas Ornaments. Cheerful sayings and snowflake ornaments will be a great touch to a tree on tied to a present.
Fun with Vinyl ScanNCut Digital Cutter Class
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: October 14 Monday 10-1
December 2 Monday 10-1
Shelby: October 22 Tuesday 10-1
December 3 Tuesday 10-1
Charlotte: October 5 Saturday 1:30-4:30
December 3 Tuesday 10-1
Class Description:
October Project: Ceramic Tile Scene. Ceramic Tiles will turn into beautiful Christmas scenes.
December Project: Mason Jar Luminaries. Light up the night with seasonal
luminaire. A great gift.
Kimberbell is an embroidery club that features In-the-Hoop projects.
Kimberbell Exclusives Embroidery Club:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Hickory: September 24 Tuesday 10-1
Charlotte: September 5 Thursday 1-4 (Lovebirds Bicycle Tote)
September 26 Monday Thursday 10- 1
Shelby: August 22 Thursday 10-1
September 23 Monday 2:30-5:30
Class Fee: $ 10.00 each project. Plus Kit.
Class Description:
Hickory: (August) Pop of Summer Tablerunner. This adorable table runner will make a fun unique addition to any table. This is a multi-hoop project and has a pieced center section quilters will love. Requires a 5" x 7"embroidery frame.
Charlotte:(August) Lovebirds Tandem Bicycle Tote. In our tandem design, little lovebirds look sweet perched on the bicycle seat and handles, and we adore the baskets of blossoms with fringe flowers. Requires a 5" x 7", 6 x 10 or 8 x12 hoop.
(September) "I am baby, hear me roar!" Honestly, Grandma may be squealing a bit too when she stitches this adorable cub on a burp cloth, bib, blanket or Onesie). With Kimberbell's easy fringe technique, a fuzzy mane of thread encircles the little lion's head. The design comes in both 4"x4"and 5"x7" sizes with two different expressions. We know you will love stitching both, and "that's no lion."
Shelby: (August) Modern Patchwork Zipper Pouch. The combination of a simple patchwork strip with contemporary technique like quilting in-the-hoop, gives the zipper pouch a subtle sophistication in all four sizes. Just right for sewing notions, makeup, and other essentials. The zipper pouch is fully lined with no raw edges or stabilizer showing. Requires a 5" x 7" embroidery hoop.
(September) "Embroidery by Numbers" Leaf. French author, Albert Camus wrote, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” If the rich tones of autumn delight your heart, then you’ll love this Kimberbell original Embroider by Number project. Choose a single favorite color for this flower of fall centerpiece or three different fabrics to make variegated leaf blades. Crosshatch quilting and optional ribbon loops for hanging complete the mini quilt in all five sizes. From extra-small to extra-large, you’ll find many ways to display and use each one— coaster or mug rug, potholder or placement, seasonal ornament or home décor. The smallest size even makes an adorable pin cushion.
Westalee Ruler Club
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Hickory: August 6 Tuesday 10-12:30
Charlotte: September 7 Saturday 2-4:30
Shelby: August 5 Monday 10-12:30
Class Fee: $ 10.00 each class. Westalee Design Sampler Template Set 1
must be purchased at our store to attend this class.Ruler Set is $ 65.00.
You will also need the Bernina ruler foot # 72 or #96. Brother and Baby Lock
owners will need the Westalee ruler foot.
Bernina Q20 & Q24 Club:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: July 23 Tuesday 10-1
Shelby: July 25 Thursday 10-1
Charlotte: August 17 Saturday 2-5
Class Fee: $ 10.00 each project. Plus Kit. Q20 or Q24 must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description:
Couching: With the couching inserts, you can creatively sew yarns, cords, and wool or felt threads on to your project. In this class; we will couch a word on a pillow front. Bernina presser foot #72 and couching inserts required for class project.
Kimberbell "Make Yourself at Home Quilt":
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 12,19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Thursdays 10-1
Charlotte: September 11,18,25 October 2,9,16, 23 & 30 Wednesdays 10-1
Class Fee: $ 100.00. Kit $ 200.00 Kit includes fabric for quilt top, binding, embellishment kit & CD with instruction booklet for the embroidery pattern.
Class Description: Kimberbell’s all-new decorative quilt features a cheerful assortment of applique and embroidered blocks including homes of all shapes and sizes, a cozy couch, sofa, and loveseat, floor lamps, chenille potted plants, and sweet sentiments. You’ll learn fun embroidery techniques and enjoy traditional piecing with each block. With over more than 20 embroidered blocks you can choose between eight embroidered houses from your first apartment building, to a two-story in the suburbs, then grandpa and grandma’s farmhouse, even a retro RV. Traditional quilt blocks include pinwheels, a large windmill star, flying geese, plus stars to frame the embroidered sentiment blocks. Pieced picture blocks include the tall floor lamp, sofa, and apartment building.Delight in every detail like polka-dot glitter lamp shades with fringe borders, chenille succulent stems, and ribbon flowers. Flexi foam add soft dimension to the couch cushions. Mylar and vinyl brighten the lampposts and house windows. Use twine for the lamp pulls and to string the quilted pennants together. Sew the darling adornments too like the miniature quilt and bench pillows you’ll find in the companion embellishment kit. Finished size: 44" x 60″
Jelly Roll Rug
Class Location:
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Shelby: October 4 & 11 Fridays 10-1
Class Description:This colorful rug is made with one 42 piece Jelly Roll and 100% cotton batting. Rug measures 30" x 44".
Home Grown Quilt
Class Locations:
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Mondays 10-1
Class Fee: $ 100.00. Plus supplies.
Class Description: What is more important than family? This charming quilt by Nancy Halvorsen from Art to Heart celebrates all that is good in a family and the values that keep families together. The quilt is all machine appliqued. Finished size 65' x 65."
Sewing Classes:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: August 22 Thursday 10-12
Shelby: August 19 Monday 3-5
Charlotte: August 21 Wednesday 10-12
Class Fee: $ 20.00. Plus Supplies.
Class Description: In this class we will learn how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin. We will practice sewing straight. Also, learn about seam allowances, basting and reverse sewing. We will also look at the different stitch selections on your machine.
Sewing 101 Part 1
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: August 7 Wednesday 2-4
Shelby: August 19 Monday 10-12
Charlotte: August 14 Wednesday 2-4
Class Description: This class is an introduction to sewing. We will cover
your machine and accessories. We will learn the following: parts of machine, threading, winding a bobbin, sewing a straight line and cutting.
You will make a basic square pillow.
Sewing 101 Part 2 "Pillowcases"
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: August 2 Friday 2-4
Shelby: August 7 Wednesday 2-4
Charlotte: August 2 Friday 10-12
Plus Supplies.
Class Description: Come make this simple pillowcase. This class will teach you about seam allowances and finishing seams.
Sewing 101 Part 3 "Easy Pajama Pants"
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: August 19 Monday 3-5:30
Shelby: August 5 Monday 2-5:30
Charlotte: August 9 Friday 10-1:30
Class Description: These easy and comfortable pajama pants are a great
place to start with garment construction. Pants will be completed in class.
Easy Knit Loungewear or Sleepwear
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: August 15 & 22 Thursdays 2-4
Charlotte: September 20 & 27 Fridays 2-4
Class Fee: $ 25.00. Pattern $ 11.99. Plus Supplies. Class Description: Be cozy in these loose-fitting, pullover tops that have
neckbands and full-length sleeves with sleeve bands. Short and pants have
waistband with elastic. A great way to learn more about your serger.
New Owners Mastery Classes:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 16 Monday 10-12
Shelby: September 17 Tuesday 3-5
Charlotte: September 10 Tuesday 10-12
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our
three locations to register.
Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Bernina 7 or 8 series machine. We will cover the basics and functions of the machine.
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 23 Monday 10-12
Shelby: September 24 Tuesday 3-5
Charlotte: September 17 Tuesday 10-12
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our
three locations to register.
Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Bernina 7 or 8 series machine. We will cover the basics and functions of the embroidery machine.
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
All three locations are by appointment only.
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to make an appointment. .
Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Bernina 16 embroidery machine. This class will cover all the functions of the machine We will, also, cover placement , threads,
downloading and stabilizers.
New Owners Bernina Mastery 2, 3, 4 & 5 Series
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 16 Monday 2-4
Shelby: September 11 Wednesday 2-4
Charlotte: September 10 Tuesday 2-4
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our
three locations to register.
Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Bernina 2, 3, 4 or 5 series machine. We will cover the basics and functions of the machine.
New Owners Bernina Embroidery Mastery 5 Series
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 23 Monday 2-4
Shelby: September 9 Monday 3-5
Charlotte: September 17 Tuesday 2-4
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our
three locations to register.
Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Bernina 5 series Embroidery machine. This class will cover all the functions of the embroidery unit. We will, also, cover placement , threads,
downloading and stabilizers.
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
All three locations are by appointment only.
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to make an appointment. .
Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Bernina Q series machine. This class will cover all the functions of the machine We will, cover the additional accessories available.
New Owner Brother Luminaire & Baby Lock Solaris Mastery Class
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 30 & October 7 Mondays 10-12
Shelby: September 5 & 12Thursdays 3-5
Charlotte: September 12 & 19 Thursdays 3-5
September 28 Saturday 3-4:30 (New to Mastery Class Scanner Option)
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our
three locations to register. .
Class Description: Come learn all the new features of the Brother
Luminaire & the Baby Lock Solaris. These machines are amazing!
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 12 Thursday 3-5
Shelby: September 11 Wednesday 10-12
Charlotte: September 18 Wednesday 3-5
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Brother or
Baby Lock machine. This class is not for Brother Dream or Baby Lock Density machine owners. We will cover the basics and functions of the machine.
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 19 Thursday 3-5
Shelby: September 18 Wednesday 10-12
Charlotte: September 25 Wednesday 3-5
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Brother or Baby Lock Embroidery Machine. This class will cover all the functions of the embroidery unit. We will, also, cover placement , threads, downloading and stabilizers. This class is not for the following models: Muti- Needles, Dream, Density, Persona or Alliance. Embroidery only single needle machines are welcome.
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: August 1 Thursday 2-4
Shelby: August 14 Thursday 2-4
Charlotte: August 7 Wednesday 2-4
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Brother Persona or Baby Lock Alliance. We will cover the different screens, functions of the machine, threading, stabilizers, downloading, and the hat hoop.
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 3 Tuesday 10-12
Shelby: September 4 Wednesday 10-12
Charlotte: September 3 Tuesday 10-12
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Brother or
Baby lock Multi-Needle Machine. We will cover the different screens, functions of the machine, threading, stabilizers, downloading, and the hat hoop.
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 3 Tuesday 2-4
Shelby: September 6 Friday 10-12
Charlotte: September 6 Friday 2-4
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description:Come learn about all the wonderful applications of you new serger. We will explorer all the serger feet.
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: September 5 Thursday 10-12
Shelby: September 4 Wednesday 2-4
Charlotte: September 4 Wednesday 10-12
Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description: Come learn how to thread and all the different stitches of your new serger.
New Owners Software Classes:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: August 2 Friday 10-11:30
Shelby: August 6 Tuesday 10-11:30
Charlotte: August 10 Saturday 2-3:30
Class Fee: Free. Software must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description: Come learn all about your BES Lettering. You must have software installed before Saturday class time. This software works wonderful with all brands of machines and the Brother ScanNcut. If you need help installing, come in before class time for help.
New Owners Brother PE Design 11 or Baby Lock Palette
Basic Operation
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory : May 24 & 31 Fridays 2-3:30
July 10 & 17 Wednesdays 2-3:30
Shelby : May 3 & 10 Fridays 2-3:30
July 13 & 20 Saturdays 9-10:30
Charlotte : May 4 & 11 Saturdays 1:30-3
June 15 & 22 Saturdays 1:30-3
Class Fee: Free. Software must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description: This is a beginner class for Brother PE-Design or Baby
Lock 11. This will give you a great introduction of all the wonderful features in the software.
New Owners Bernina Version 8 Mastery
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory : May 6 & 13 Mondays 10-11:30
July 17 & 24 Wednesdays 4-5:30
Shelby: April 25 & May 2 Thursdays 9-10:30
July 9 & 16 Tuesdays 1-2:30
Charlotte: May 4 Saturday 3:30-5 & May 25 Saturday 1:30-3
August 10 Saturday 3:30-5
Class Fee: Free. Software must be purchased at one of our three locations to register .
Class Description: Come learn all about your Bernina Version 8 Software. This class is a great introduction to your software. You will
learn all of the amazing capabilities of the software.
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
All three locations are by appointment only.
This applies to the following software:
Floriani Total Control
Floriani Total Quilter
MacEmbroidery
Craft n Cut
Bernina Toolbox Software
Brother ScanNCut Models 650
Baby Lock Designer Gallery
All past software versions of PE-Design & Bernina Artista
Advance Software training on PE-Design or Artista Software
Class Fee: Free. Software must be purchased at one of our three locations to make an appointment. .
New Owners ScanNCut Classes:
Brother New ScanNCut Model DX Mastery Class
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Hickory: May 13 Monday 2-4
July 24 Wednesday 10-12
Shelby: May 9 Thursday 10-12
July 9 Tuesday 10-12
Charlotte: May 29 Wednesday 10-12
July 9 Tuesday 10-12
Class Fee: Free. ScanNCut must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.
Class Description: We will cover all the different screens on all the different windows. We will see how to draw, cut paper and fabric. We will also cover ScanNCut Workspace. Just bring you ScanNCut and all your accessories to class. You only need to take this class one time.