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Sewing, Quilting &  Embroidery   classes 

  • Beginning Sewing Class
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Mar 30
    Linda Z's Sewing Center
    Mar 30, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Get a general overview of sewing with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools, techniques & patterns. Have fun, learn to sew, and in the process, create two fun projects! NOTE: This is NOT a basic machine training (BMT) class to learn the functions of a machine you purchased. Call for BMT info.
  • Try Before You Buy and Get the Urge to Serge!
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Mar 31
    Linda Z's Sewing Center
    Mar 31, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Is “serger” an unfamiliar term? Don't have a serger, but always wanted one? Don’t know how a serger can work for you? If you answered “Yes” then… THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU! Developed for those who don't have a serger, or who want to upgrade - this workshop is PERFECT to try one out!
  • Quilt Binding Techniques Class
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 02
    1216 E Central Rd
    Apr 02, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    1216 E Central Rd, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Your quilt is pieced and quilted and… now what?! TIME TO BIND! In this hands–on class you’ll learn some of the best & easiest ways to bind the edges of your quilts, and beautifully miter the corners.
  • Sew with a Pro Help Desk
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Apr 06
    Linda Z's Sewing Center
    Apr 06, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Finish a garment you started in one of our Linda Z’s garment classes, such as T-Shirt, Fall In Love Cardigan, School House Tunic, Odette & Ivy Top, and many others! Our experienced garment teacher will provide assistance.
  • Try Before You Buy and Get the Urge to Serge!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 08
    Linda Z's Sewing Center
    Apr 08, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Is “serger” an unfamiliar term? Don't have a serger, but always wanted one? Don’t know how a serger can work for you? If you answered “Yes” then… THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU! Developed for those who don't have a serger, or who want to upgrade - this workshop is PERFECT to try one out!
  • Stabilizer Plus
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 14
    1216 E Central Rd
    Apr 14, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    1216 E Central Rd, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Learn everything about Stabilizers for your embroidery work.
  • Kimberbell Spoonful of Sunshine 1-Day Embroidery Workshop
    Apr 15, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Do you need a spoonful of sunshine? We all need a Spoonful of Sunshine! At our NEW Kimberbell event you will learn fresh techniques while creating three projects, an Unbe"leaf"able Mini Wreath, Lick the Spoon Apron, and It's a Snap Tea Towel.
  • Beginning Quilt Basics 101
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 16
    Linda Z's Sewing Center
    Apr 16, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Have fun, learn to quilt & in the process create two classic quilts - the Rail Fence & the Nine-Patch - beautiful keepsakes!
  • Intermediate Quilting 102 - Next Step on your Quilting Journey
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 16
    Linda Z's Sewing Center
    Apr 16, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Now that you’ve “taken to” quilting, this is the PERFECT CLASS TO FURTHER YOUR SKILLS! Learn new blocks, new cutting techniques and TAKE YOUR QUILTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
  • Zündt Designs Lace & Embroidery Art Trunk Show & Presentations - The Fine Art of Swiss Embroidery
    Apr 22, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Join us for a day with master embroidery innovator & digitizer, Urban Zündt, and award-winning artist & designer, Tracey Sims, presenting the Fine Art of Swiss Embroidery—Zündt Designs from Switzerland!
  • Quilting Phenom - Kimberly Einmo - Hands-On Quilt Fest!
    Apr 27, 4:00 PM – Apr 29, 5:00 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    We are sew excited to have QUILTING PHENOM, KIMBERLY EINMO - Janome’s Premier Ambassador & Artisan, Author, Designer, Sought-After Worldwide Educator & Award Winning Quilter here for a 3-DAY EXCLUSIVE EVENT! Janome has chosen us as a select host for Kimberly’s Fabulous Quilt Fest.
  • Pajama Pants in Knit on a Serger
    Tue, May 02
    Linda Z's Sewing Center
    May 02, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Learn to sew pajama pants with our beautiful knit fabric easily - on a serger. Comfortable, quick to make - soon you’ll be making pairs for everyone! Easy! Suitable for all sewing levels! Lounge pants & shorts in two lengths with an elastic waistband & tie - sewing FUN for the whole family!
  • Beginning Sewing Class
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 02
    Linda Z's Sewing Center
    May 02, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Get a general overview of sewing with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools, techniques & patterns. Have fun, learn to sew, and in the process, create two fun projects! NOTE: This is NOT a basic machine training (BMT) class to learn the functions of a machine you purchased. Call for BMT info.
  • Knit Dress Class with a Serger
    Wed, May 03
    Linda Z's Sewing Center
    May 03, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Learn to sew a knit dress using our beautiful knit fabric - easily - on a serger. This is a fun, casual yet also elegant, knit dress that can be made with any length sleeves, or not sleeves and several different necklines—rounded, scooped or v-neck!
  • Tom's TLC For Machines!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 06
    Arlington Heights
    May 06, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Arlington Heights, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Tom will provide instruction in-person, in the store, on how to care for your machine and to keep it in beautiful condition.
  • Quilt Binding Techniques Class
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, May 07
    1216 E Central Rd
    May 07, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    1216 E Central Rd, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Your quilt is pieced and quilted and… now what?! TIME TO BIND! In this hands–on class you’ll learn some of the best & easiest ways to bind the edges of your quilts, and beautifully miter the corners.
  • OESD Choose Joy Embroidery Workshop with Kellie Rushing
    May 12, 10:00 AM – May 13, 5:00 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Join us with OESD’s Premier Educator, Kellie Rushing, for 2 FUN-FILLED DAYS of hands-on embroidery—you’ll discover how much fun it is to make a tiling scene while creating a twinkling wall hanging. You’ll also be able to create a Freestanding Applique element that can be switched out for the season.
  • Sew with a Pro Help Desk
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 18
    Linda Z's Sewing Center
    May 18, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
    Finish a garment you started in one of our Linda Z’s garment classes, such as T-Shirt, Fall In Love Cardigan, School House Tunic, Odette & Ivy Top, and many others! Our experienced garment teacher will provide assistance.
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BEGINNING SEWING CLASS 

In this 3-session class (each session is two hours) you’ll get a general

overview of sewing with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools, techniques & patterns. The classes are geared to new sewing

customers. Class size is small so you’ll be able to work closely with your instructor. And you don’t even need to own a sewing machine!

Recurring Class - Call to Signup

BEGINNING QUILTING CLASS 

Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or confident sewer.

You’ll get four 3-hour sessions of quilting instruction. The classes will cover a discussion of fabric selection & color theory, then cover a general overview of quilting with hands-on

demonstrations of the basic tools & techniques, and end with methods to sandwiching, quilting & binding for a finished quilt. These classes are geared toward new quilting customers. The class size is small so you will be able to work closely with your instructor.  And, you don’t even need to own a sewing machine!

Recurring Class - Call to Signup

LEVEL TWO QUILTING CLASS!

The Next Step on Your Quilting Journey
Now that you’ve “taken to” quilting, this is the PERFECT CLASS TO FURTHER YOUR SKILLS!
Learn new blocks, new cutting techniques and TAKE YOUR QUILTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
Continue your Quilting Adventure on the “straight edge”, using the book from our first class, Start Quilting with Alex Anderson.
All the angle work will be accomplished with the Nifty Notions Rulers & Kaye England’s Smart Piecing
Techniques. EXCEL at accurate cutting using Nifty Notions rulers. MASTER “Smart Piecing Techniques” with accurate ¼” seams. OUTSHINE by learning new patterns.

Recurring Class - Call to Signup

T-SHIRT QUILT CLASS