This will be a fun-filled class where Kimmy Sue will be teaching the art of making rope bowls. You will be making a total of three different rope bowls: two geared toward the holidays and one sewing-related.

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Date: Monday, November 18, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm

Instructor: Kim Wright

Cost: $30.00 (includes rope)

Pattern: None

Kit: Will be provided.

Skill level: Beginner to advanced

Max # students: 20

Now that you’ve mastered the basic binding technique, it’s time to get serious and join the elite group of quilters who effortlessly bind projects with irregular angles, scallops, and even circles. In this class you will learn how to add binding to quilt edges that have irregular angles and get nice looking points on both the inside and outside angles. We will also take the mystery out of bias binding and learn two methods of making bias binding - continuous and traditional, and when to use each one. So, you don’t have to worry about messing up one of your own projects, you’ll receive two kits to learn these techniques. Join us for this fun and productive class so you can take your binding to the next level and add that extra punch of spectacular to your quilts.

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Class:  Binding Boot Camp 2 - Beyond Basic Training

Class Date: Friday, November 15, 2024

Class Time:  9:30am – 4:00pm (doors open at 9:00am)

Instructor: Joanne Hubbard  

Cost:  $60 (includes kit)

Kit Available –  A kit will be provided for this class. The kit includes two small quilts and the fabric needed for each of the binding techniques.  

Skill Level: Confident Beginner 

Max # of Students:  20

Do you have a stack of quilts that need to be bound, but you aren’t sure how to do it? Perhaps you’ve bound quilts but weren’t happy with the results. If that’s the case, this class is for you! Binding is made easy in this class in which you’ll receive two kits that include binding strips and a small quilt on which to work so you don’t have to worry about messing up one of your own projects. In the first half of the class, we’ll go through all the steps of trimming and squaring the quilt and adding traditional binding. In the second half, you’ll learn how to attach binding completely by machine and add a splash of color at the same time. (This binding is NOT the backing brought to the front.)  Join this fun and productive class so you can become a binding pro!

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Class: Binding Boot Camp  

Class Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Class Time:  9:30am - 4:00pm (doors open at 9:00am)

Instructor: Joanne Hubbard   

Cost:  $60 (includes kit)

Kit Available: A kit will be provided for this class. The kit includes two small quilts and the fabric needed for each of the binding techniques. 

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Max # of Students: 20

Class: Advanced Digitizing - Portraits

Class Date: November 14, 2024

Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)

Instructor: Betty Firebaugh

Cost: $35.00 per class

Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2 This is an advanced class. It would be helpful if you attended the Practical Digitizing Series.

Min/Max # of Students: 2-4

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This class presents different methods of digitizing portraits. We will look at the Bernina V9 Color Photo stitch program as well as several ways can manually digitize a photo. We will also work on digitizing a “fur look” for pet portraits.

In this series of classes, students will learn techniques they will need to be able to
accomplish everyday digitizing projects. We will learn the proper alignment of
designs and focus primarily on manual digitizing. By the end of class, students
should be able to digitize logos and drawings.

Class #3 focuses on Digitizing a Logo. We will review information from classes 1
and 2 and look at using the proper sewing sequence, colors, and fills.

We will review homework from Class #2

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Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $35.00
Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6

General Class Description:

In this class, we will be working together and serging together to create this stylish and cozy hoodie.  This pattern is custom-fitted to your body, with cup sizes from C-H! If you have a larger chest or hips, hoodies often end up uncomfortably tight or sloppy and oversized, but Cahsmerette patterns are designed for curves to give you an amazing fit at the bustline AND at the rest of your body.

Although the Stanton pattern features a pullover and a zip-up version, in this class we will be making the PULLOVER.

You will be amazed at how fun and easy this hoodie is to make.  We will be using our sergers exclusively for construction and you will be guided step by step in the process.

Class: Stanton Hoodie SERGER Along

Date: Monday, October 21, 2024

Time: 9:30am - 4:000 pm (doors will open at 9:00am)

Instructor: Elisa Milano

Cost: $45 (does not include pattern)

Pattern: Stanton Hoodie by Cashmerette Patterns (can be purchased in store)

Max # of Students: 20

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Class: Advanced Digitizing – In the Hoop Zipper Project

Class Date: October 10, 2024

Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)

Instructor: Betty Firebaugh

Cost: $35.00 per class

Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2 , This is an advanced class. It would be helpful if you attended the Practical Digitizing Series.

Min/Max # of Students: 2-6

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In this class students will learn to digitize an in the hoop project with a zipper. If time permits we may also digitize a mug rug with an envelope back.

This is a digitizing class. Students will sew out the project at home and be asked to post a picture of the completed project to Friends of Chestnut Ridge Sewing.

Master your sewing machine’s features and functions! In this block-of-the-month series, you will create a fun nine-block crazy patch wall quilt while gaining skills that you will use in all of your sewing projects. Each month, you will learn multiple uses for featured sewing machine feet, decorative stitches, needles, specialty threads, and more! You can also use your blocks as stand-alone mini-quilts, decorator pillows, tote bags, etc. All makes and models of machines are welcome!

October:  Quilt Assembly

Class: Sewing Savvy Block of the Month

Class Date: Thursday, October10th, 2024

Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)

Instructor: Susan Pfaff

Pattern: Instructions to be given in class.

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Cost: $40

Kit Available – Cost: No kit

Skill Level: Confident Beginner; must have taken machine usage class.

Min/Max # of Students: 3/12

Take your free motion quilting to the next level with ruler work! In Ruler Work for the Q-Series, you'll learn how to use both a straight ruler and the Good Measure clamshells to create quilting designs. You'll also learn how to use a straight ruler to "stitch in the ditch", and unleash your creativity by using Good Measure Clamshells in new ways to fill blocks or create borders. Learn how to navigate straight-line quilting, how to quilt around curves, and find new ways to enhance your quilting with the use of ruler templates! This is a technique class.

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Instructor: Libby Van Treese

Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cost: $30 plus supplies

Pattern/ Kit: None

Max # students: 10

Take your free motion quilting to the next level with ruler work! In Ruler Work for the Q-Series, you'll learn how to use both a straight ruler and the Good Measure clamshells to create quilting designs. You'll also learn how to use a straight ruler to "stitch in the ditch", and unleash your creativity by using Good Measure Clamshells in new ways to fill blocks or create borders. Learn how to navigate straight-line quilting, how to quilt around curves, and find new ways to enhance your quilting with the use of ruler templates! This is a technique class.

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Instructor: Libby Van Treese

Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Cost: $30 plus supplies

Pattern/ Kit: None

Max # students: 10

Join us for the unveiling of the new and innovating products from BERNINA.

In this lecture/demo event, explore the industry-leading features and unparalleled precision of the latest BERNINA sewing machine. Embark on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship, where you will have the opportunity to witness the future of sewing unfold.

Instructor: Kathy Shalda

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Price: $15

Join us for the unveiling of the new and innovating products from BERNINA.

In this lecture/demo event, explore the industry-leading features and unparalleled precision of the latest BERNINA sewing machine. Embark on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship, where you will have the opportunity to witness the future of sewing unfold.

Instructor: Kathy Shalda

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Time: 9am - 12pm

Price: $15

Master your sewing machine’s features and functions! In this block-of-the-month series, you will create a fun nine-block crazy patch wall quilt while gaining skills that you will use in all of your sewing projects. Each month, you will learn multiple uses for featured sewing machine feet, decorative stitches, needles, specialty threads, and more! You can also use your blocks as stand-alone mini-quilts, decorator pillows, tote bags, etc. All makes and models of machines are welcome!

September:  Embellished Prairie Points, Ruffler Techniques

Class: Sewing Savvy Block of the Month

Class Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)

Instructor: Susan Pfaff

Pattern: Instructions to be given in class.

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Cost: $40

Kit Available – Cost: No kit

Skill Level: Confident Beginner; must have taken machine usage class.

Min/Max # of Students: 3/12

In this series of classes, students will learn techniques they will need to be able to accomplish everyday digitizing projects. We will learn the proper alignment of designs and focus primarily on manual digitizing. By the end of class, students should be
able to digitize logos and drawings.

Class #2 focuses on fills. This includes satin, step, lace, and fancy fills as well as applique. We will discuss when to use each fill and how to adjust the parameters to best meet your needs. We will spend time learning when and how to use the Remove Overlaps feature.

We will review homework from Lesson #1.

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Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6

The Runway is back!

Join this Red Carpet Affair that includes a runway set up for participants to “strut their creative stuff”.

Food will be served at the event, and a BERNINA photo booth will be set up with props so you and your friends can make memories to last a lifetime!

This is an exclusive event and ticket sales will be sold on a first come basis.

Date: Saturday, September, 14th 2024

Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Categories: YOUTH Designer’s Choice, ADULT Designer’s Choice, Quilting (Piecing AND Quilting), Bag, Apparel, Embroidery.

Categories: Click here to view more information about each category

Within each category, entrants will be provided a specific pattern, fabric, or embroidery collection and must create a project within a set of predetermined parameters such as size and other key metrics. Judging will be based on workmanship, visual impact, overall appearance, and creativity. A panel of judges who are experts in their areas will determine the Category and Best of Show Winners.

Prizes:

Category Winners: Determined by the panel of judges. Each Category Winner will receive 30% off for one month of their choosing at CRS (some exclusions apply).

Viewers’ Choice: Determined by the audience. The Viewers’ Choice Winner will receive one ticket to the 2025 Spring Extravaganza - a prize package valued at $250!

Best of Show: Determined by the panel of judges. The Best of Show Winner will receive two tickets to the 2024 Berlin Grande Retreat - a prize package valued at $700!

Youth Prize: Learn more about the Youth Designer’s Choice prize by clicking here.

Tickets:

Contestants - Contestants are welcome and encouraged to enter more than one category!

$15 for 1 Entry - Click here to purchase a single Contestant Ticket

$10 for Each Additional Entry - Click here to purchase each Additional Entry Ticket (You will need to complete a separate entry form for each additional entry.)

A Contestant Entry Form, a Contestant Bio and Entry Description is required with EACH entry. Please complete those forms below.

Contestant Entry Form

Contestant Bio and Entry Description - The Entry Description form does not need to be completed upon registration. It can be submitted upon completion of your project.

Audience Tickets: Tickets will be available for those who want to join in the fun without competing. The audience will be voting for the Viewers’ Choice Winner, so contestants should invite and encourage their friends and family to come and cheer them on during the event.

$10 for each Audience Ticket- Click here to purchase an Audience Ticket

Class: Advanced Digitizing - Stumpwork

Class Date: September 5, 2024

Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)

Instructor: Betty Firebaugh

Cost: $35.00 per class

Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2 , This is an advanced class. It would be helpful if you attended the Practical Digitizing Series.

Min/Max # of Students: 2-6

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In this class students will learn to digitize stumpwork. They will create a 3D design in which fine wire is sewn onto the fabric. If the student has access to the cutwork tool, we will also learn how to digitize cutwork to cut the flower petals from the fabric.

Skills taught include:

Digitizing stumpwork

Digitizing cutwork

Applique

Students will be asked to post a picture of their completed stumpwork project.

Holiday Sentiments is all about helping you with the written sentiments on all the major holiday cards you create throughout the year. In this class you have a huge “bank” of digitized words to mix and match to create what you want your card to say. In other words, you build your own sentiment. Because these words are all separate, you can arrange them in a pleasing manner wherever they will fit on your particular card. This allows you more freedom! This class includes your card kit, list of the words, in alphabetical order, a PDF of the written instructions, and a list of the 180 sentiments Donna has developed. Your card making options are endless!

The price for the Sentimentally Yours Kit is higher because the download of designs you will receive the day of class is very large, In addition to the 113 words, you will receive 6 new rectangle template borders, 5 new quilt fills and 8 appliques shapes.

After you enroll in the class, you will be emailed 3 PDFs to print off and bring to class.

Prerequisite is Home for the Holidays Embroidery Card Class

Class:  Holiday Sentiments Card Class

Class Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Time:  9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)

Instructor: Carol Sciarini

Pattern: Donna Rauff’s Designs (not included)

Cost : $125.00 Includes kit

Skill Level: All

Max # of Students: 15

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Personalize your Greeting Cards by embroidering them! Carol will teach you new techniques of Embroidery with Fill Stitches.

Have you ever spent hours trying to find a special card for a friend or relative? With Donna Rauff’s techniques and designs and your embroidery machine, you can make beautiful, one-of-a-kind personalized cards. In Card Making Class 101 you learned the basics of Donna’s techniques. In Class 201, we will take it to the next level by learning how to make fabric frames and using organza to make cards even more special. These are 2 separate classes.

You must take Class 101 before taking Class 201. If you have already completed Class 101, you can sign up for just Class 201.

Class Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)

Instructor: Carol Sciarini

Pattern: Donna Rauff’s Designs

Cost : $85.00 Includes Kit

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Max # of Students: 20

Links to Designs Will be Available Soon!