HEIRLOOM PILLOW
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Join Mac for a fun class and create a small, heirloom style pillow. Learn wing needle and twen needle techniques for fabric embellishment, plus lace insertion & heirloom seams. Fabric & kit are provided by the teacher for an additional, nominal fee.
Class fee: $49. One, 4-hour session. Instructor: Mac Berg

Wednesday

July 23

12:00-4:00

Evanston

BEGINNING HOME DECORATING
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You will learn basic instruction to apply to several Home Dec projects, such as how to measure, cut and construct a 14" pillow cover.
Class fee: $48. This class is offered in either a one week session for 4 hours, or a two week session for 2 hours per class. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe

Thursdays

July 17 & 24

6:00-8:00

Evanston

Thursday

July 24

12:00-4:00 Evanston

DOUBLE FLANGED PILLOW
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This is a quick and fun pillow that you'll probably want to make more than once. You will learn to miter corners and use an edge joining foot.
Class fee: $38. One, 3-hour session, please choose your preferred time slot. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe

Thursdays

July 31

1:00-4:00

Evanston

Thursday

July 31

6:00-9:00 Evanston

MOCK BOX PILLOW
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Mock Box pillows are easy to make, with pleasted corners that magically fold into place. Trimmed with contrasting cord, you can add decorating style and flair to any room. Once you've learned this technique, you can make larger sizes to use as coordianted floor pillows for casual entertaining.
Class fee: $30. One, 3-hour session, please choose your preferred time slot. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe

Thursdays

August 7

1:00-4:00

Evanston

Thursday

August 7

6:00-9:00 Evanston

WRAP PILLOW
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This is the most versatile pillow you will ever make. We will sew a pillow with cording and a zipper that will act as the base. Then make a coordinating wrap to embellish the base pillow. The wrap can be changed for different rooms, different seasons, or special occasions.
Class fee: $38. One, 3-hour session, please choose your preferred time slot. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe

Thursdays

August 14

1:00-4:00

Evanston

Thursday

August 14

6:00-9:00 Evanston

ENVELOPE PILLOW
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Create a lovely pillow with a pointed flap complete with cording and a tassel - like a very decorative envelope! Use a contrasting fabric to make it reversible for greater versatility in any decor!
Class fee: $38. One, 3-hour session, please choose your preferred time slot. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe

Thursdays

August 21

1:00-4:00

Evanston

Thursday

August 21

6:00-9:00 Evanston

ROD POCKET CURTAINS
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Rod Pocket Curtains are easy to make and maintain. Learn to measure from a faux window and make a sample of a basic curtain. Use the sample as a reference at home.
Class fee: $30. One, 3-hour session, please choose your preferred time slot. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe

Thursdays

August 28

1:00-4:00

Evanston

Thursday

August 28

6:00-9:00 Evanston

ROMAN SHADES
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Time to redecorate a small window or door? Learn how to measure for a perfect fit, and make a sample of this timeless treatment useing easy techniques and great drapery notions.
Class fee: $40. One, 4-hour session. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe

Thursdays

September 4

12:00-4:00

Evanston

Karen Erickson of Slipcover America
returns this September for three days of fabulous slipcover classes. Come join the fun learning how easy it is to breathe new life into your furniture with her lecture/demonstration "Slipcover Like a Pro." Bring in your chair and create a new slipcover in two days with her guidance. Register early to ensure your seat in these special events! No cancellations will be accepted after October 1, 2008. All three days will be in the classroom in our Evanston store.

SLIPCOVER LIKE A PRO - Lecture/Demonstration
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Learn to slipcover like a pro! This very popular class will give you the knowledge and confidence to revive your tired furniture and cushions with professional looking results. These tailored slipcovers fit furniture so well that many people think the furniture has been reupholstered. With fabric prices so low, slipcovering your furniture yourself will save you hundreds of dollars. DVDs will be available at the workshop to take home to review and refresh your mind as you embark on your redecoration endeavors. Topics to be covered include:
Is the furniture right to slipcover? Washing vs. Dry cleaning. Choosing the right fabrics. Design your slipcover. How to estimate yardage. Cutting the fabric. Sewing the slipcover. Fitting the cushion.
This workshop sells out quickly, so register right away to reserve your space! Participation packet included in the class. Class fee: $100 Instructor: Karen Erickson

Thursday

October 23

3:00-9:00

Evanston

2 DAY SLIPCOVER HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
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Bring your chair & sewing machine and get busy! After this intensive 2 day hands-on workshop you will go home with the knowledge of slipcovering as well as confidence to slipcover the rest of your house beautifully! Students will receive Karen's helpful instructional DVD for viewing prior to class and to keep on hand when continuing endeavors at home. Due to space limitations, class size is limited to 6 students! Register early. Two, 7-1/2 hour sessions. Class fee: $225 (includes $40 DVD) Instructor: Karen Erickson

Friday/Saturday

October 24 & 25

9:30-5:00

Evanston

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