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Door Prize WinnersFebruary -Marty Tucek, Stuttgart March - Becky Reynolds,

Clarendon

830DAY CAMP

MONDAY MAY 24

9:30 AM - 4 PM830DAY CAMP

Spend the day exploring the amazingfeatures of your new 830 machine. You’ll experience sewing, quilting andembroidery in this fun-filled interactive learning experience.

Designed for new owner training, wecan also accept two students who wouldlike to check out what the 830 has to offer.

Pack your lunch (or order in). Registration deadline is May 18.

June 8 - 119:30 amto Noon

If you have children ages 9-14 with great ideas, give them a tool for creativity that will last a lifetime.

In Bernina Camp Sew Fun, they’ll learn to sew the right way, in fun

classes tailored to individual needs. And, of course, they’ll use easy-to-use, top quality Bernina equipment.

Fee: $65. Includes all supplies for projects, diploma, snacks and

more! Register early! Class size is limited.

Bernina ClubMay 6 and June 3

10 am, 1:30 pm or 6:30 pm

Embroidery ClubMay 17 & June 21 1:30 or 6:30 pm

May 18 & June 22 10 am

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Wildflowers Runner - Use the embroidery machine toapplique these delicate blossoms onto squares, thenassemble into a stunning runner for table or bed. Usethe design collection from Smith Street Designs,“Wildflowers” or “More Wildflowers”.May 11 & 25 10 am - 2 pmFee: $20.00 plus supplies

Beach Towel Tote - A very quick project that turns anordinary beach towel into a self-contained towel andtote. Great for graduation gifts!May 12 10 am - 1 pmFee: $12.00 plus supplies

Bath Time Organizer - For baby or graduate, thismulti-pocketed organizer is sure to please. Be sure toregister early, and get instructions for pre-classassignment.May 13 10 am - 3 pmFee: $15.00 plus supplies

Cherish Nature Quilt- Bring nature indoors with thisbeautiful quilt based on a pre-printed panel featuringbirds and outdoor scenes. The piecing isuncomplicated, the results are satisfying!May 20 & 27 10 am - 2 pmFee: $25.00 plus supplies

Paper Dolls Activity Book - Share the sweetmemories of playing with paper dolls with a little girl inyour life. The dolls, along with their wardrobes, areself-contained in this unique project featuring machinemade eyelets.May 21 & 26 10 am - 2 pmFee: $25.00 plus supplies

Serger Mastery - Become better friends with yourserger. This series of workbook style classes will guideyou through basic and advanced techniques.Experience optional presser feet that are available foryour serger. June 1 10 am - 1 pmFee: $10.00 includes suppliesOne-time workbook fee: $10.00

Embroidered Baby Quilt - Embroider 4 blocks beforeclass and let us help you incorporate them into anadorable baby quilt with a binding for a little boy or aruffle for a little girl. Create a gift that is sure to betreasured for many years!June 14 & 28 10 am - 2 pmFee: $25.00 plus supplies

To see pictures of these projects and more, visitwww.frenchseam.com and click on CLASSES

Pillow Panache - Learn new machine techniques asyou create decorator pillows for your home. This classis based on the techniques taught at May’s BerninaClub. There are two pillows, each with different newtechniques to learn.June 15 & 29 10 am - 2 pmFee: $20.00 plus supplies

The Bijou Traveler - A sophisticated bag that you willwant to take with you every time you travel. It has agenerous amount of room to stash all the necessities atyour fingertips, including a media pocket for your mp3player / cell phone!June 17 & 24 10 am - 2 pmFee: $20.00 plus supplies

Piper’s Wrap - A unique, reversible, easy to sew, easyto wear dress featuring three armhole openings and nofasteners. The front provides ample room forembroidery or applique. Use the Bernina bias binder oruse traditional binding methods for the finishing touch.June 18 10 am - 3 pmFee: $15.00 plus supplies

Learn to Quilt - This class is designed for the personwho has never pieced a quilt before. Learn the basicsof rotary cutting and accurate piecing as you constructa small rail fence quilt.June 16, 23 & 30 10 am - 1 pmFee: $35.00 plus supplies

Software ClassesVersion 6 Software TrainingSession #1 - May 20Session #2 - May 27Session #3 - June 17All classes offered 10 am - noon or 6-8 pmClass fee $20.00 each or FREE if purchased at The French Seam - registration is required.

Software Sampler Presented virtually by a Bernina educator along with in-class follow up. Receive a CD with the designs, videosand complete instructions for the project. This is agreat way to really learn more about your embroiderysoftware.May 22 and June 12 10 am - noonFee: $15.00 (These are two different lessons)

Machine Mastery ClassesMay 28 - 1 pm or June 5 - 10 am Session 4June 25 - 1 pm or June 26 - 10 am Session 5Learn all your new machine has to offer!Class Fee: $20.00 - FREE if purchased here

$5.00 kit fee

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The French Seam2015 South Buerkle StreetStuttgart, Arkansas 72160Phone: (870)673-8156Fax: (870)673-6280www.frenchseam.com

Help us meet our goal

of 200 pillowcases!

Join us Wednesday, May 19th at 10 am.

Bring a yard of fabric from your stash and help us sew pillowcases for children in need.

Our pillowcases will be donated to local charities.