Use the link to your left called "Classes"
to sign up for classes online. It's right under "Browse
Departments." If you just want to view a calendar of classes and
events, use the Calendar link in the menu at the top of the
page.
Now we will tell you about our policies and the
classroom called the
"Cut Loose Lounge"
The Cut Loose Lounge hosts class
days, play days, meet the quilter days and more.
"The Cut Loose Lounge." is
our modern classroom, which accommodates 6 students very comfortably. It
is well lit, spacious, and comfortable. It is here, Sew Bee It offers
many "how to" quilt classes. If you don't own a lightweight
Janome Jem Gold, you may still leave your heavy machine at home and
test-drive our line of Janome Sewing Machines.
Anytime there is not a class, we invite
you to relax and enjoy the day in the "The Cut Loose Lounge."
Feel free to join us for a casual afternoon of sewing in this wonderful
workspace. It is equipped with sewing tools, a fridge, TV, coffee maker,
spacious ironing, cutting and sewing stations.
The Sewing Attic Comes to the Cut Loose
Lounge the Second Tuesday morning of each month. Inquiries
welcome. In the event you need a professional machine quilter list, Sew Bee
It offers the following.
Sewpurree,
Sharon McTyre 770-313-9594
The Sewing Attic, Sylvia Davis
770-241-3617
Quilting Squares, Mary and John Heise
877-499-5024
"Class Registration and Policies"
Sew Bee It strives for your success as a quilter. The teaching staff here hopes to continue to offer learning opportunities that are fun, and affordable.
Points of Interest:
- Classes are refundable if canceled one week prior
- No waiting for class sign up day-If class is on the calendar it’s open to enroll
- Class size is limited to six for added "one on one" attention and
comfort
- If a class is offered at a time you can not attend-class times can be
customized to fit your schedule. Just get three or more people who want to
learn the same thing and we will do it.
Each class comfortably accommodates six students. Registration is taken on a first come basis. Payment is required upon
registration and we encourage you to fill your class requirements before the day of class arrives.
Class fees are refundable if you notify us seven days in advance that you are unable to attend. If
for any reason, you are unable to attend within the seven days, someone on the waiting list may wish to buy your spot. However, you may choose to send a friend in your place.
If the Walker County, Catoosa County and Hamilton County Schools are closed due
to weather our classes will not be held. Contact us as soon as the weather
clears and we will make alternate arrangements.
"Earn a Quilting Degree"
Quilting Diploma-For every hour of class you earn a "Credit Hour" Each
time you reach 50 hours you move into a new degree. Award recipients names are
published quarterly.
"What do we mean “Basic Sewing
Kit"?
When you come to class your “Quilter’s Toolbox” should include:
- A sewing machine in good working order
- extra bobbin
- walking foot attachment
- quilting foot for free hand machine quilting
- neutral sewing thread
- hand and machine needles
- thimble
- hand quilting thread
- rotary cutter with extra blade
- acrylic ruler
- fabric scissors
- paper/template scissors
- seam ripper
- white and silver marking pencils
- pencil sharpener
- micro point permanent pen
- sharp straight pins
- sharp safety pins
The right tool is everything. Don't settle for less. Our notions carry our Sew Bee It seal of approval. Beginners are welcome to our classroom tools until they decide to build their own toolbox. As always, if we don’t have an item that you need in our stock, will be happy to order it for you quickly.
TO PRE-WASH OR NOT TO PRE-WASH?
That is the question
It seems everyone has his or her own preference. Sew Bee It has decided to
officially recommend that you play it safe. If your going to make a quilt
that will be washed anyway PRE-WASH we say! Separate colors, wash in warm
water with a phosphate free detergent. Dry until damp, press and stash it.
To help reduce frayed edges avoid cuts that are smaller than 1/3rd and clip
corners on the diagonal. You could also try one of those lingerie bags for
smaller cuts. If you are making a wall hanging don't pre-wash. The finish
could help deter fading from the light. For further information on this
topic please feel free to ask.
