Classes
Please pay for classes at time of sign up. Students will receive a refund for classes only if Lake Erie Mercantile cancels the class. This policy must be enforced in order to ensure that patterns and supplies purchased for the student in the class, as well as the teachers' time, are paid for. Thank you for your cooperation.
July
Free-Motion Machine Quilting for Beginners Saturday, July 15 10:30-2:30 $50 (15% off of supplies needed for class) Taught by Jean Overmeyer Students will make 8-10 quilt sandwiches in this class designed to teach the basics of free motion quilting. They will practice different quilting patterns while learning about tension, speed, and technique. There is a supply list in the shop. Please be sure that your machine has the ability to drop the feed dogs and that it is equipped with a Darning or Free-Motion quilting foot. 
Fancy Fox Quilt for Kids
This class is for kids 10 yrs. old and up. They will make ONE large fox that makes a quilt or wall-hanging 30" X 36". Students may choose to put a border around their fox to make it bigger. They will quilt their fox and bind it. July 24- July 28 1:00-4:00pm $100 includes pattern Students will receive 15% off of any additional items needed for class |
August
Beginning Knitting
Tuesday August 8 and 15 6-8pm $30 includes pattern and yarn Beginning knitters will learn the basics of knitting. Casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. You will be able to finish the project (a dish cloth) and be ready to move on to a more difficult project in no time. Students will need to purchase size 6 needles. It is recommended that you purchase a high quality bamboo needle from Lake Erie Mercantile as opposed to metal needles which are slippery and harder to work with as a beginner. 
Gigi Dress
The most fun I have when sewing is when I am making clothes and costumes for little girls. Join me in this class and learn to make your little darling a darling dress. This would be the perfect back-to-school dress! You will learn to read a pattern, placement for cutting the pieces, matching seams, and much more. This is a great intro to garment making. Makes children sizes 2-8. Friday, August 4 and 11 1:00-5:00pm $50 includes pattern Students will need to purchase 2 yards of fabric 
Reversible Strippy Table Runner
This beginner class utilizes pre-cut 2 1/2" strips to make quick work of sewing the reversible table-runner. The opposite side is every bit as fun as the front but has a look all its own. Come on and give quilting a try! Finishes 16" X 64" Tuesdays, August 15 and 22 11:00am -2:00pm $30 15% off of all supplies needed for class |
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Punchneedle with a side of English Paper Piecing
Saturdays, August 19 & 26 11:00am-2:00pm $60 includes kit Taught by Nancy Learn these new "old" techniques to make beautiful, textural, and unique projects. Punchneedle is addicting and English Paper Piecing is just so rewarding. If you're one who enjoys peaceful, relaxing hand work, this is the class for you! Students will need to purchase a punch embroidery needle #3 and a 6" embroidery hoop. |
September
Wooly Club!
1st and 3rd Thursdays for 4 months, starting Sept. 7 3:00-6:00 $20 joining fee Facilitated by Nancy You've all been asking, so here it is. Each month for 4 months, Nancy will present a new wooly project. Club members have the option of buying the kit to join her in making it, or they can decide to work on their own. Either way, the idea is that you, with this common interest, can stitch among friends. Newbies can join, make the kits, and learn all the fabulous embroidery stitches in the likes of Sue Spargo. So much fun! |
