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Kimberbell Bench Buddy of the Month: February

Date: Saturday, February 2nd, 2019

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

COST: $10.00

What does every Kimberbell Bench Pillow need? Bench Buddies! Introducing a new coordinating petite pillow series following the format of our popular bench pillow patterns. Make a new pillow cover for each month, then switch out the pillow form as the season and holidays change.


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What does every Kimberbell Bench Pillow need? Bench Buddies! Introducing a new coordinating petite pillow series following the format of our popular bench pillow patterns. Make a new pillow cover for each month, then switch out the pillow form as the season and holidays change. Two different designs for each month fit our 8” square or 5½ x 9½” rectangle pillow forms. All embroidered designs can be stitched in a 5 x 7 hoop. Choose complimentary fabrics and stitch the pillows as a set. Bench buddies are completely cute propped on a shelf for decoration too. From snowmen to bunnies, and hearts to shamrocks, the first set of Kimberbell’s new series features designs for January, February, March, and April.

This class is a great way to get used to embroidery in-the-hoop, and how to piece all those blocks together with ease.  We will be stitching out 3 blocks and sewing them together into a pillow

For February we will be doing a Valentine-themed Bench Buddy.  A jar full of love made with applique stitched under vinyl could not be any sweeter.

You have the option of bringing your own materials or picking up our fabric kit (with pillow form) in-store only for $25.00.

You will need:

  • The Bench Buddy Winter and Spring Design Set.  The cost for this design set is $39.95 for all 4 months of designs and extras.
  • Your embroidery machine capable of at least a 5x7 hoop
  • Your embroidery arm, embroidery foot, and embroidery bobbin case
  • If you have combination embroidery/sewing machine, please bring your J foot, sewing bobbin case and regular accessory tray.  If you do not we will have a few sewing machines set up.
  • Matching thread
  • 5 x 7 or 8 x 8 hoop
  • No Show Mesh
  • Fusible No Show Mesh
  • You can purchase our fabric kit ($25) or bring the following materials:
    • 1 - 8 x 8 Pillow Form
    • 1 - Wording Background Fabric - White on White, 7.5 in x 7.5 in
    • 2 - Pinwheel A - Red Fabric, 3.5 in x 3.5 in
    • 2 - Pinwheel B - Red Fabric, 3.5 in x 3.5 in
    • 2 - Small Borders - Red, 1.5 in x 4.5 in and 2-6.5 in x 8.5 in for the pillow back
    • 2 - Binding - 2.25 in x 21 in
    • 1 - Heart 1 Fabric, 2 in x 2 in
    • 1 - Heart 2 Fabric, 2.5 in x 2.5 in
    • 1 - Heart 3 Fabric, 3.5 in x 3.5 in
    • 1 - Lid Fabric - Gray, 2 in x 2 in
    • 1 - Jar Background Fabric - Pink 6.5 in x 8.5 in
    • 1 - Clear Vinyl - 4 in x 5.5 in 

Fuse the wording Background Fabric and Jar Background with No Show Mesh 

-All classes require registration, whether or not they are for a charge.  Walk-ins for classes are not allowed.

-Cancellations will not be refunded if within 24 hours before a scheduled class.  Any class costing more than $49, 72 hours are needed.  Any class equal or more than $149 is a week.  Most of these larger events require us to order food and other items ahead of time.  Classes that we cancel due to weather or other issues will be refunded to you no matter the timeframe. Persons registered cannot switch for another person without giving the store a call.  We usually have a waiting list, so it would need to go to the list first.

-Please come with all the materials needed for class.  If you come unprepared, which will include materials being cut out or any other prep work, you may not be able to participate in class.

-Machine rentals for classes are a first come first serve.  You must call the store to reserve a machine.  You may or may not get a specific model due to the style of the class or what we have available.  You are still required to bring any other materials required in class with a machine rental.

Pricing is as following:

  • Kid’s Rental: Free
  • Sewing Machine: $10
  • Serger: $15
  • Embroidery Machine: $20
  • Luminaire or Solaris: $25

-We ask that cell phones are silenced during class. If you need to take or make a call, please step outside the classroom area.  It can be very disruptive during a class.

-Lessons must be scheduled.  Unfortunately, we do not have the time to sit down for a lesson for any walk in, before or after a class.  Classes require both setup and break down.  Lessons, when scheduled, will not exceed an hour’s length.  Lessons are free when it comes to the workings of your machine purchased with us.  If you need a garment fitting or another specialty lesson, a fee may apply.

-Please do not show up more than 15 minutes before a scheduled class.  Classes that run more than 45 minutes over may have to have a reschedule date or lessons for those not finished.

-Classes with less than 2 people may have to be canceled.  If this is so, you will be refunded your fee.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

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