May Lou Nall

Four Sessions: Heirloom Sewing; Just Needling; Footbook I; Footbook II

Date: September 21-22, 2010

If you missed the two day class presented by Mary Lou Nall, a native of Pensacola, Florida, you really missed a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of your Bernina sewing machine and all its accessories. Mary Lou has been working with Bernina for over 35 years specializing in Bernina accessories and teaches the proper use of accessories for time saving, professional results.

For those of us fortunately enough to attend her classes, we left with a wealth of valuable information, and we were all eager to put our new found knowledge to work. As we tried out her instructions on each new unfamiliar foot, there were exclaims of "it's miracle", "wow", "you've got to see this", "no way", etc.

Through Mary Lou's patience guidance, we all gained experience of new techniques valuable to all interested in expanding their knowlege of heirloom sewing and other needling techniques. If you missed this class, be sure to sign up for the next one offered by New Bern Fabric Center in the future.

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Paula Reid Workshop

Machine Applique - "Batts in the Attic"

Date: October 9, 2010

A group of twelve lucky girls assembled on Saturday, October 9th to learn the fine points of floral applique from Paula Reid of California. We learned two methods of machine applique - one using freezer paper and another using Sulky Solvy. The freezer paper method worked very well on pieces having a pointed area whereas the solvy method worked great on curved items like petals. The appliques were stitched in place using a open-toed embroidery foot using clear or smoke monofilament threaded in both top and in the bobbin.

The class spent the entire day huddled over their sewing machines(with the exception of a greatful break for a wonderful lunch served by Carol).

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Libby Lehman Workshop - May 25, 2011

Libby Lehman Shear Delights

Libby is the author of “Threadplay with Libby Lehman” and her quilt “Joy Ride” was chosen as one of the Best 100 American Quilts of the 20th Century. She is one of the leaders in innovative machine stitching and her studio art quilts have won many awards and appear in private, corporate, and museum collections. This internationally recognized quilter spends her time teaching, judging & lecturing in the US as well as internationally.

Libby taught the class four different stitching techniques; sheer applique, couching, bobbin drawing and free-motion quilting. The couching technique as well as bobbin drawing was awesome ! Libby also shared many tips and tricks to make our sewing experience much easier.

A wonderful lunch served by Carol was enjoyed by all who attended.

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