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Hello MAY!
 
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Hello Everyone. We are opening our classes back up to in person in the stores! Anyone wanting to take a class via zoom is certainly welcome to still do that. Just let us know when registering if ZOOM is your preference.
Some classes will remain ZOOM, Janome Club for example, Some classes will remain FaceBook Live, Nebula and HoopSisters for example. Looking forward to seeing you all in classes
Be sure to check out the new MAY Promotions from Arrow!!
 
One Block Wonder Table Runner 
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Choose a fun print and experiment making a One Block Wonder table runner! This class will be fun and creative, let Krysta guide you thru the process. This table runner is made using fabric with a repeat in the design. You then cut 6 repeats and stack them all on top of each other matching the designs up. Cutting the fabric into triangles gives you that kaleidoscope look to your blocks!

Dates and Times: This class is done over 2 sessions:
May 6
May 13, 2021 from 12:30 to 4:30 PM

Skill Level: Beginner

Requirements:  Please see supply list when you register.  Must have good rotary cutting skills.

Price: 30.00

Instructor: Krysta
Click HERE to Register for One Block Wonder Table Runner
 
Beginner Paper Piecing
Woodstock
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This class is perfect for your first paper piecing project. It's made with beautiful digital prints from Hoffman. We will hold this class in person, however Zoom is also available for those who would feel more comfortable. Let us know if you'd like ZOOM when you register!

Dates and Times: This class is held over 3 sessions:
May8
May 15
May 22, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Included: Pattern + Farmhouse star kit.

Requirements: Confident Rotary Cutting Skills

Price: 126.00

Instructor: Lynda
Click HERE to Register for Beginner Paper Piecing
 
Tote It Screen Play VI
Carpentersville
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Wonderful Summer tote - Great for the Beach!

Dates and Times: May 12, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Skill Level: Beginner

Requirements: Please be sure you have the pattern and the supplies listed on the back of the pattern.

Price: 33.00

Instructor: Kelly
Click HERE to Register for Tote It Screen Play VI
 
Gnome Plush
Carpentersville
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Fun to make, and too cute for words!

Dates and Times: May 18, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Included: Pattern

Requirements: Please have pattern and the supplies listed on the back of the pattern before class.

Price: 35.00

Instructor: Michelle
Click HERE to Register for Gnome Plush
 
Lakeside Story Illinois Pillow
Woodstock
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Our Illinois panels and a charm pack made into two adorable pillows using fabrics from Moda! See supply list for additional fabrics needed.

Dates and Times: May 20, 2021 From 12:00 to 4:00 PM

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Included:  Illinois Panel  

Requirements: Please see supply list when registering.

Price: 40.99

Instructor: Lynda
Click HERE to Register for Lakeside Story Illinois Pillow
 
Urbanologie - Sew Kind of Wonderful
Woodstock
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Pattern includes 3 layouts, each a different size.  Class will include instruction for layout #3 excluding the top row (one antler and 2 big arrows).  Please avoid directional fabrics.
Approximately 56 ¾” W x 61 ½” H

Dates and Times: This class runs over 5 sessions:
May 2
June 24
July 29
August 26
September 30, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Included: Mini Quick Curve Ruler - and Urbanlogi Pattern

Requirements: Please see supply list when registering - Good Rotary Cutting Skills

Price: 148.95

Instructor: Susan kavicky - Registered Sew Kind of Wonderful Instucotr.
Click HERE to Register for Urbanlogie
 
Arcade Game
Woodstock
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Create playful 3D blocks that you could almost grab. Use solids, blenders or small scale prints in light medium and dark shades from the same color family to make  each block lively. Three fat quarters will make nine blocks.
Class one: Cut and begin stitching blocks.
Class two: Learn how to make a bias binding. The top and bottom edges have 120 degree angles from the blocks!

Dates and Times: This class is held over 2 sessions:

June 5, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
July 10, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
(THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT!) 
OR

June 11, 2020 from 6:00 to 9:00
July 23, 2021 from 6:00 9:00


Skill Level: Beginner

Requirements: Please see supply list when registering.  Need confident Rotary Cutting Skills

Price: 50.00

Instructor: Krysta
Click HERE to Register for Arcade Game
 
Free as a Bird
Carpentersville
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Whether you are new or returning to brush up on your skills, you will learn raw edge applique, accurate piecing, templates, & rick rack in this class. OPTIONAL Embroidery birds and leaves.

Dates and Times: This class is done over 2 sessions:
June 9
June 23, 2021 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Included: Pattern - 

Requirements: Please see supply list when registering.   Please have pieces for birdhouses cut out before class.

Price: 45.00

Instructor: Kelly
Click HERE to Register for Free as a Bird
 
Woofers
Carpentersville
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Brush up on your applique skills or learn for the first time!

Dates and Times: This class is held over 2 sessions:  
June 22, 2021
June 29, 2021
From Noon to 1:00 PM

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Included: Pattern

Price: 43.00

Instructor: Michelle
Click HERE to Register for Woofers
 
Holiday Sewing Tree
Carpentersville
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Dates and Times: July 13, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Included: Pattern

Requirements: Please have pattern and supplies listed on the back of the pattern before class

Price: 44.00

Instructor:  Kelly
Click HERE to Register for Holiday Sewing Tree
 
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Next Step Sewing
Carpentersville
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Next step sewing is to help you learn more sewing skills.  Michelle will build off of the skills you learned in beginning sewing.  
You will be making coasters, humbug bag, wonder wallet, & snap bag.

Dates and Times: This class meets 4 times:
May 8 - May 15 - May 22 - May 29, 2021
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Included: 1 Free Pattern
Requirements: Prerequisite - Beginning Sewing.

Price: $85.00

Instructor: Michelle Knacck
Click HERE to Register for Next Step Sewing
 
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HoopSisters - Woodland Animals Projects
Live on HoopSisters Website and Facebook Page
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Join Sarah Live on FaceBook in a two part series working on our Woodland Animals Projects.
Part one in the morning, stitching the components to these projects.
Part Two in the afternoon, assembly!
Sarah will be Live on HoopSisters Website and Facebook Page.
10am and then again 1pm CST.
There is no charge for this live session!

Dates and Times:
May 12, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Included: Woodland Animals Projects

Requirements: Basic Embroidery Machine and Sewing Skills

Price: $45.00

Instructor: Lynda
Click HERE to Register for Woodland Animals
 
HoopSisters - Welcome Home Projects
Live on HoopSisters Website and Facebook Page
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Join Sarah Live on FaceBook in a two part series working on our Welcome Home projects.
Part one in the morning, stitching the components to these projects.
Part Two in the afternoon, assembly!
Sarah will be Live on HoopSisters Website and Facebook Page.
10am and then again 1pm CST.
There is no charge for this live session!

Dates and Times:
June 14, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Included: Welcome Home Projects

Requirements: Basic Embroidery Machine and Sewing Skills

Price: $45.00

Instructor: Lynda
Click HERE to Register for Welcome Home
 
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Janome Club
Woodstock - Carpentersville
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Janome owners, this is for you! Each month we will cover interesting things you may not know about your Janome. This is for ALL Janome owners, from the very basic machine, up to the top of the line embroidery machines. Topics will be everything from feet to technique, stitching to embroidery! We may even throw in a serger once in a while!
If you own a Janome, we promise, you will get something from these classes!
This class is taught via ZOOM, and will be recorded and uploaded a few days after the class.
ZOOM invite will be emailed that morning of class.

Great to have for class:
Your machine instruction book, THAT'S IT! This is a demo class, and having your instruction book will help you to know what feet and features your machine came with.

May 4 - May 4 - Special Guest! Rhonda Pierce from SCHMETZ Needles North America & Vice President, Euro-notions!
Confused about what needle to use? What do all those numbers mean on the needle package? Is changing the needle really important before it breaks? What needle should I use?  Successful sewing is often about paying attention to the little things – like the needle in your sewing machine. Get the low-down about how this little piece of steel can solve some very BIG problems, including broken threads, skipped stitches and puckered fabrics. Your sewing machine is an investment and protection begins by using the very best needle. Sew SCHMETZ!

June 8 - Decorative Stitches
We all have them, what do we do with them?? Discover new ways to use them, and feet that work well with them.

Price: $ 5.00

Instructor: Lynda (Woodstock).
Kelly (Carpentersville)
Click HERE to Register!
 
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Janome Digitizer 101
Woodstock - Carpentersville
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Learn how to use your Digitizer Software!

Dates and Times: 
May 17, 2021 From Noon to 1:00 PM
July 19, 2021 Noon to 1:00 PM

Skill Level:  Beginner to Advanced

Requirements:  Must have purchased your Digitizer MBX Software from Sewing Concepts.

Price:  FREE to those who purchased their Digitizer MBX Software through Sewing Concepts.

Instructor: Kelly Merrell
 
Click HERE to Register for  Janome Digitizer 101
 
Artistic Digitizer 101
Carpentersville - Woodstock
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Using your Artistic Digitizer Software to Edit current designs or create new ones!

Dates and Times: 
June 21, 2021 from Noon to 1:00 PM
August 16, 2021 from Noon to 1:00 PM
October 18, 2021 from Nonn to 1:00 PM
Skill Level:  Beginner

Requirements: Must have purchased your Artistic Digitizer from Sewing Concepts.

Price:  FREE to those who hae purchased their Artistic Digitizer from Sewing Conepts.

Instructor:  Kelly Merrell
Click HERE to Register for Artistic Digitizer
 
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HoopSisters Oh My Stars! Projects
HoopSisters Oh My Stars! Projects
Our Stand up Stars are great decorations! These stars are made to go onto a wooden dowel which can then be inserted into a variety of things for a patriotic display.
Three sizes: Large - 7.6" x 7.18", Medium - 6.1" x 5.74", Small - 4.56" x 4.30"
The Star Runner has star quilting in the background, and the same star applique as the Stand up Stars.
Finished size: 16" x 39"
Minimum Hoop Size: 8" x 8"

The Star Spangled Banner completes this trio. Embroider America’s National Anthem and stretch it onto a canvas to complete your Patriotic theme!
Large size: 8" x 11"
Small Size: 5" x 7"

Available on a limited number of USB
$45.00


 
 
HoopSisters Woodland Animals Projects
HoopSisters Woodland Animals Projects
Woodland Animals pillows finished size: 12" x 12" They include an appliqued fox, deer, or an adorable racoon. File size; 6.5" x 6.5"
Make a fun Pendant Banner adorned with three Woodland Animals or Evergreen Tree appliques. Simply stitch additional pendants to add to the length of the banner!
File size: 5.68" x 6.86"

The hooded blanket can be made using the Fox, the Deer, or the Raccoon. Customize the blankets size to your needs easily by adding more blocks.
This blanket design requires a minimum hoop size of 8" x 8"

Available on a limited number of USBs
$45.00


 
 
HoopSisters Welcome Home Projects
HoopSisters Welcome Home Projects
Welcome Home Includes Pineapple Pillows, Home Bench Pillow, Key Tray, and Home Wall Hanging. Pineapple quilting compliment the backgrounds!
Home Wall Hanging - Finished Size: 23½” x 7½”
Key Tray - Finished Size: 6½”x 6½”
Pineapple Pillows - Finished Sizes: 12" x 12" or 10" x 10

Available on a limited number of USBs

$45.00

 
 
All Good Things Quilt
All Good Things Quilt
All Good Things
All Good Things, the Quilt!
This is a HOOPSisters in the hoop project for embroidery machines.

Available on a limited number of USB's !
$189.00








 
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Click HERE for "Farm House Projects"
 
KITS AVAILABLE!!
This is just a sampling - there are move kits, available on our
"shop on-line" tab!
 
Sunday Stroll Kit
Sunday Stroll Kit
$129.99


Beautiful Cheerful fabrics - 
Kit includes all the fabrics for the top and binding.
















 
 
Sew Into Butterfly
Sew Into Butterfly
$147.00

Beautiful applique kit.







 
 
<span style="font-size:18px"><u><strong><span style="font-family:papyrus,parchment mf,fantasy">Gnome is where you Garden Grows kit</span></strong></u></span>
Gnome is where you Garden Grows kit
Kit includes colorful top and binding.   

Finished size is 47" x 58.

Backing sold separately.  approx 4 yards is needed. 

$64.00







 
Just The Panel Please (Click Here!)
Coordinating "Gnome" Fabric - Click HERE
 
Bee Grateful Kit
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Click HERE to purchase the Bee Grateful Quilt Kit
But Wait, There&#39;s MORE&nbsp;
But Wait, There's MORE 
There are coordinating fabrics, panels and this adorable pattern in the "Bee Grateful" collection.
 
Flour Garden Quilt Kit
NOW 50% Off!
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Click HERE to order Flour Garden - ON SALE!!!!!!
 
FABRICS and PANELS!
 
Moody Bloom Collection
Moody Bloom Collection
Click Here to see the REVERSIBLE Pattern, and coordinating fabrics in the Moody Bloom Collection.  
The PANEL creates a queen sized quilt or duvet top.  There is fabric for 2 euro pillows, 2 standard pillows and  2- 18” throw pillows.

$69.95
Click HERE to see Coordinating Fabrics for Moody Bloom!
 
Gingham Garden
Gingham Garden
Click on the button below to see this wonderful collection.
 
Patriotic Prints!
Patriotic Prints!
Get ready for SUMMER with these fun patriotic prints!
 
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Sewing Concepts

110 S. Johnson St.

Suite 110

Woodstock, IL 60098

(815) 338-7754

http://www.sewingconcepts.com
Store Hours
Carpentersville:
194 South Western Avenue (Route # 31)
847-836-7800
M - F 10-6
Saturday 10-4

Woodstock:
110 South Johnson St. (Woodstock Square)
815-338-7754
M - F 10-5:30
Saturday 9-4
Sewing Concepts is an Authorized Janome dealer. We sell and service all Janome models. Education is very important to us, our classes provide what you need to know to get the most from your sewing machine purchase.
We also carry Horn Cabinets and Arrow Sewing furniture. Plus, both of our stores carry quality quilting fabrics.