Beginning Quilting
Taught by Janet Root

Learn machine patchwork and machine appliqué techniques in a 2-week course where you will work on a 3-block table runner or wall hanging. You will learn how to use tools, tips, & tricks that make quilting so much fun! Click to see the variations and the blocks up close.

Size approximately 16” x 44”
Class $50 for 4 classes including pattern, supplies extra.
Sewing machine required.
Skill level - Beginner
Class Materials List

Next class to be announced

Free Mastery Classes
Taught by Vicki Steffenhagen

This class is for anyone. If you are not a current Bernina owner, you will use one of our machines. If you are already own a Bernina, you will bring your own machine (820's & 830's optional). The classes need not be taken in any certain order.

Why should you take these classes?
   · To discover which machine fits your sewing needs
   · To learn about your machine's special features
   · To experience which the next level of Bernina can do for you

Free to Non-Bernina owners and those who bought their machines at Betty's.

$10 per session for those who purchased their machines elsewhere.

Every Thursday 6 - 8:30
AND
Every Wednesday 10 - 12:30

Betty's is holding a Mini Quilting Retreat right in our own classroom. Enjoy a weekend of companionship and quilting close to your own home. The fee includes Friday night pizza and pop. Lunches will be provided Saturday and Sunday. There will also be door prizes and demonstrations. Bring your own projects to finish and you can leave your machine and supplies overnight.

In addition to the book signing, Heidi will be teaching her jewelry techniques the following day.

Class $40 - Retreat limited to 15 participants

Friday - Sunday , March 12 - 14
Friday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

"My Label" Tunic Fitting Class
Taught by Vicki Steffenhagen

This class will help you correct fitting issues unique to your body type using the tunic pattern from "My Label" software. You will construct a muslin tunic and then learn where the fitting problems are and what to do to correct them.

Class $15
Skill level - All
Must bring laptop with "My Label" software installed to class.

Wednesday, March 17, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Heidi Pridemore Book Signing

Heidi Pridemore is coming all the way from Arizona to visit Betty's. Heidi is a former Rochesterian and a textile artist. She has written five books; Quilted Whimsy, Bold Batiks and Dazzling Designs for Leisure Arts. For C&T Publishing she has written Pop Up Paper Structures. Her newest book is Fabric Jewelry-Wrapped Braided and Sewn for Krause Publications.

In addition to the book signing, Heidi will be teaching her jewelry techniques the following day.

FREE

Thursday, March 18, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fabric Jewelry
Wrapped Braided and Sewn
Taught by Heidi Pridemore of The Whimsical Workshop

Come and learn the various techniques covered in Heidi’s book, Fabric Jewelry-Wrapped, Braided and Sewn from Heidi herself! All the techniques are beginner level and no sewing or beading skills are necessary.

The class will cover the techniques using sewing and quilting skills. This includes rolled beads, covered buttons, micro-macramé, layered wool beads and simple 3-D beads along with tips and techniques on assembling necklaces and bracelets from these beads.

Click to see a larger image of the book cover.

Class $60 - kits will be available for purchase
Skill level - Beginner
Class Materials List

Saturday, March 20, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Machine Embroidery Techniques
Taught by Jan Ciravola

This a monthly class on different techniques for you embroidery machine owners.  The brand of your machine does not matter but must be an embroidery machine.  Bring your machine to this class along with basic sewing supplies. When you register, you will be put on the mailing list for monthly projects and supply lists.

March's class is an embroidery clock.

Don't forget to call and register if you plan to come!

Class $15 plus any pattern or supplies cost (varies by month)
Skill level - All
March Class Materials List

Third Sunday of each month, 12 pm - 3 pm
Next class is March 21.

Come to any class you wish, you don't have to attend all. Each class is independent of the others.

Free Motion Machine Quilting
Taught by Janet Root

Learn to do free motion machine quilting for any purpose - filler patterns or feather wreaths! We'll begin with meander quilting and other free form filler patterns for which you do not need to mark your quilt. Then we'll progress to more difficult patterns for which you'll follow a line. We'll also practice two methods for quilting designs like feather wreaths, one marked and one not. This is a method class - no project will be completed. Some machine quilting experience is helpful, but not necessary. You need to be on good terms with your sewing machine! Click to see a larger image of the sample piece.

Class $35
Sewing machine with a free motion foot required.
Class Materials List

Skill Level - All

Saturday, March 27, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

One-Block Wonders
Taught by Margaret Spevak

Not a Stack-N-Whack pattern, but a similar technique. Make these fun kaleidoscope octagons from one large-scale print. No accent fabrics, just one fabric. Then learn to create your own unique design by laying out your assorted blocks on a design wall. Click here to see a larger image.

Class $45
Skill Level - Intermediate
Sewing machine required
Class Materials List

2 Session Class
Mondays, March 29 & April 5, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Betty's Bag Party

This party is exclusively for Betty's Bag Club Members. Bring your bag for fun and prizes - EVERYONE gets a prize. We will have a judging for the best bag. Join us for dessert, games, a group picture for the website and fun, fun, fun. Special sales just for you.

Want to join the Betty's Bag Club? Click here for information.

FREE

Tuesday, March 23, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

"My Label" Kimono Jacket
Garment Construction
Taught by Vicki Steffenhagen

In this class we will construct the Kimono Jacket from the Introduction to "My Label" Software class. We will learn to lay out and cut the pattern pieces and begin sewing. Learn some sewing short cuts to make your time more productive and fun.

Class $35
Skill level - Confident Beginner
Sewing Machine Required

2 Wednesdays: March 31 & April 7
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Intermediate Quilting
Taught by Janet Root

The perfect follow-up to our beginner course or for anyone who wants to "go to the next level". 12 block sampler quilt.  Pattern designed by Barb Sackel.  This is a four hour course that meets seven times.  You will be introduced to the following methods: 

• Class 1: review course on squaring up. 
• 2. putting blocks together that are nontraditional. 
• 3. learning square in the corner technique. 
• 4. partial seam assembly. 
• 5. learning to measure, cut, and sew templates. 
  6. Fitting together non-traditional pieces
• 7.  Sashing and border treatment.

Class $120 (pattern included)
Skill level - Intermediate (Prerequisite of Beginning Quilting or prior quilting experience)
Sewing Machine Required
Supplies as per the pattern plus basic sewing supplies

7 Sessions
Tuesdays: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Julia's Serger 101
Taught by Julia Deal of SEW Artistic

Have a serger still in the box? Let's get it out! Get to know YOUR serger. Learn how to adjust the stitch length, width and the thread tensions. Understand the basic capabilities of your serger, including when to use the various stitches; 3 thread, 4 thread, rolled hem, flat lock, etc. Learn to use differential feed. Nothing beats hands-on practice with YOUR serger! Fabric kits included.

Class $45 - includes cost of the kit
SERGER sewing machine required.
Skill Level - Beginner
Class Materials List (pdf)

Saturday, April 10, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm with a break for lunch

Nine Patch Pizzazz
Taught by Janet Root

Start with a beautiful large scale print or panel as a focus fabric. Then choose two or three companion fabrics to blend and contrast. Squares, rectangles and nine patch blocks are easy to cut and sew. The challenge is in designing the layout of your quilt! Book required. Click here to see a larger image of Janet's interpretation.

Class $40 plus purchase of 9-Patch Pizzazz by Judy Sisneros
Skill Level - All
Sewing machine required
Class Materials List

Monday, April 12, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wool Purse
Taught by Janet Root

Make a change purse (or a place to keep all those punch cards we accumulate!) from recycled and fulled wool. Needle felt a design on it with Kool-Aid dyed wool yarn, and sew it together with a blanket stitch. Kits will be provided for you for a purse, and dyeing yarn with Kool-Aid will be demonstrated in class. Click here to see a larger image.

Class $35 (includes cost of the kit)
Skill Level - All
Sewing machine required

Thursday, April 15, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Once Upon A Time Trunk Show and Book Signing

Come join Beth Helfter of EvaPaige Quilt Designs as she shows off her new book, "One Upon a Time - Fairy Tale Puzzle Quilts". The book is full of unique and creative quilt ideas. She will also have examples of her beautiful one-of-a-kind quilts there for view. Beth Helfter's fairy tale quilts are perfect for any little girl.

"Once Upon A Time - Fairy Tale Puzzle Quilts" is published by QuiltWoman.com

FREE

Monday, April 19, 6:30 pm

Circle Play
Taught by Janet Root

Do you have some fantastic fabrics in your stash that are just too beautiful to cut? Or you just don’t know what to do with them? Circle Play might be the answer. Circles are cut from those fabrics and appliquéd onto simply pieced background squares. Then the squares are placed so that values are connected and flow through the quilt. Book Circle Play by Reynola Pakusich is required. Click here to see a larger image of Janet's interpretation.

Class $65 plus purchase of Circle Play book ($24.95)
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
Sewing machine required
Class Materials List

2 Sessions
Mondays, April 19 and May 10, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lone Star
Taught by Margaret Spevak

Learn to make this traditional favorite using easier strip-piecing methods. There will be two sizes to choose from. This is not a first quilt, but is not difficult for the quilter with a good understanding of 1/4" seam allowances. Click here to see a larger image.

Class $45
Skill Level - Intermediate
Sewing machine required
Class Materials List

3 Session Class
Wednesdays, April 21, 28 & May 5, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn the technique that is showing up in more patterns every day!  It is easy and fun to learn. Click to see the book cover.

Class $15 plus $9 for the book "Show Me How to Paper Piece"
Sewing machine required.
Skill level - All

Monday, April 26, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Snowballs & Nine Patch
Taught by Janet Root

Scraps work wonderfully for this quilt, and you don't need very large pieces. Join Janet and she leads you through the creation of this beautful quilt. Click here to see the entire quilt.

Class $40
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
Sewing machine required
Class Materials List
Tuesday, May 4 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Embroidery T-n-T

Looking to ignite your imagination? Join us for a day filled with Embroidery T-n-T. Whether you are experienced or new to machine embroidery, the Tips-n-Techniques featured during our embroidery extravaganza will blow you away.

You'll take home a tote bag you complete that day, a CD with the designs needed to create the featured projects, instructions for the projects, a magazine and video clips of selected techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to explore machine embroidery like never before!

Class $35 (including lunch)
Sewing Machine NOT Required

Thursday, May 6
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fabulous Finishes
Taught by Margaret Spevak

Let's finish those quilt tops! Make 4 different contemporary placemats while learning how to baste your quilt, do basic machine quilting and attach a perfect binding. You'll learn 3 different bindings; a continuous binding, a bias binding and a mock binding. We'll make one of each style placemat in class, then you cam make as many more as you need at home. These make great gifts! Click here to see all 4 placemats.

Class $40
Skill Level - Beginner
Sewing machine required
Class Materials List

Saturday, May 14, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Embroidery Mastery Classes

In this class you will learn basic embroidery techniques you can do with your Bernina.

Class Fee: FREE if you purchased your Bernina at Betty's, $20 if not.
Sewing Machine Required
Skill Level: All
Class Materials List

Next class to be announced

Introduction to Embroidery Software V6
Taught by Vicki Steffenhagen

Join us in exploring what your Bernina Embroidery Software V6 can do for you. We will start with the basics and expand the seemingly endless possibilities of this powerful updated software.

This class is also open to "observers"...those that are considering buying the software but want to "kick the tires" first.

Class $10 (Free if you previously purchased your software at Betty's or buy it this day.)
Skill level - All
Laptop with the V6 software loaded required

Next class to be announced

Class Registration

• Advance registration is required for all classes & clubs.
• Payment is required at time of registration.
• Register in person or by phone
• In Person registration can be done at the store counter. A check or credit card number is required to secure your spot.
• Phone registrations require a credit card number to secure your spot.
• Refunds will only be given if class is cancelled by the teacher, if the student cancels 3 or more days before class, if the class is full and we can fill your spot from a waiting list, or at the teacher’s discretion.
• Cancellations due to lack of enrollment will be made 2 days before class.

General Class Information

• Supplies are NOT included unless noted
• Supply list will be given or mailed at time of paid registration.
• Basic sewing supplies are required for all machine sewing classes.
• Children under 14 are not allowed in any classes except children’s classes. Children 14-18 must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult taking the class.

Open Sewing/Quilting Times

Use our classroom for FREE! Enjoy the comfort of large tables, cutting & ironing counters, fridge, microwave and sink.
Groups may call to reserve a day.

Call any time to check classroom availability - it is available any time a class is not in session. Call ahead for days and times the classroom is available.