For over 30 years, Electric Quilt has been the leading quilt-design software in the world with the most user-friendly tools.  If you already have this software and are a little intimidated on where to start, this class is for you!  If you are tired of drawing your quilt blocks on paper and organizing these designs in your sewing room, this class is for you!   We will start at the beginning using the EQ8 Lessons for Beginners book written by the Electric Quilt Company.  You will learn how to utilize the core EQ8 features, modify basic quilt block designs to create one-of-a kind quilt pattern, creation of paper piecing templates, and designing your own quilt block from scratch.   

Instructor Betsy Bangley will guide you through the process of painting flowers, such as sunflowers and daylilies, using pastels. You will learn color mixing techniques and composition principles to create beautiful artwork. Join us for a relaxing and enjoyable session as we explore our creativity with art supplies. No prior experience is required.

Please bring a photo of someone you wish to draw, and together we will delve into the fundamentals of facial drawing. We will start by sketching rough shapes and gradually refine them into distinct facial features. Beginners are encouraged to embark on their sketching journey here, as we will cover basic techniques applicable to any subject, offering a fresh start to a pencil drawing art adventure.

This is a beginner sewing project designed for children aged 9 to 15 who have limited experience with a sewing machine. The class focuses on hands-on learning and covers basic safety measures for machine operation, cutting fabric, precise measuring in quarter-inch increments, and sewing straight and corner stitches. Participants will need to bring a beach towel and coordinating fabric to the class, as these materials are not included in the price. The hands-on nature of the class allows students to use a sewing machine to create practical items for their summer vacation, such as pockets for holding beach essentials and a beach pillow that fits inside the towel. Students have the option to bring their own sewing machine or use one provided at the Sewing Original Stitches classroom at Midland PA.            

Classes are held at Sewing Original Stitches, 826 Midland Avenue, Midland, PA 15059.