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Welcome Embroidered Runner
- Sep 17, 2024 12:00 pm
- Sep 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Welcome Embroidered Runner - Sep 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Just in time for fall, this embroidered Welcome Runner features some of the beautiful Sue Spargo wool. Spend three afternoons with Michele and learn some tips for embroidering with wool and design placement. There is no fee for the class but the Welcome Embroidery Kit is required. The Kit price is $135.
Cost: $ 135.00
Just in time for fall, this embroidered Welcome Runner features some of the beautiful Sue Spargo wool. Spend three afternoons with Michele and learn some tips for embroidering with wool and design placement. There is no fee for the class but the Welcome Embroidery Kit is required. The Kit price is $135.
Cost: $ 135.00
Restorative Yoga with Certified Yoga Instructor Jolene
- Sep 19, 2024 01:00 pm
- Sep 19, 2024 01:00 pm
Restorative Yoga with Certified Yoga Instructor Jolene - Sep 19, 2024 01:00 pm
Restorative yoga is suitable for people of all levels. As you sit or lie in each pose, you’re encouraged to use props like bolsters, blankets and pillows, to support your knees, neck and lower back. It is a restful practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga. We will play melodic background music to help lull you into a sense of peace. We will work on breathing, stretching, restful poses and meditation.
Cost: $ 60.00
Restorative yoga is suitable for people of all levels. As you sit or lie in each pose, you’re encouraged to use props like bolsters, blankets and pillows, to support your knees, neck and lower back. It is a restful practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga. We will play melodic background music to help lull you into a sense of peace. We will work on breathing, stretching, restful poses and meditation.
Cost: $ 60.00
Bernina Mastery 2
- Sep 20, 2024 01:00 pm
- Sep 20, 2024 01:00 pm
Bernina Mastery 2 - Sep 20, 2024 01:00 pm
Intermediate - Follow up to the Mastery 1 class, this class will cover Screens, Navigation and decorative stitches. Learn about the creative options available through the information menu, memory options and creating stitch combinations. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.
Cost: $ 50.00
Intermediate - Follow up to the Mastery 1 class, this class will cover Screens, Navigation and decorative stitches. Learn about the creative options available through the information menu, memory options and creating stitch combinations. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.
Cost: $ 50.00
Fused Applique Panel
- Sep 21, 2024 10:00 am
- Sep 21, 2024 10:00 am
Fused Applique Panel - Sep 21, 2024 10:00 am
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at collage quilting but didn’t know where to start? We have a series of digitally printed panels designed by Delphine Brooks, a textile artist and designer from Warwickshire in the UK. All of the fabric required is printed on each individual panel as well as the main piece to ‘fill’ with the fabric as desired. Join Judy Gilchrist and Cindy Goodwin as they take you through the steps to “fill in the pieces” and create your own beautiful collage art quilt.
Cost: $ 40.00
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at collage quilting but didn’t know where to start? We have a series of digitally printed panels designed by Delphine Brooks, a textile artist and designer from Warwickshire in the UK. All of the fabric required is printed on each individual panel as well as the main piece to ‘fill’ with the fabric as desired. Join Judy Gilchrist and Cindy Goodwin as they take you through the steps to “fill in the pieces” and create your own beautiful collage art quilt.
Cost: $ 40.00
The Book Club
- Sep 25, 2024 01:00 pm
- Sep 25, 2024 01:00 pm
The Book Club - Sep 25, 2024 01:00 pm
Sometimes I am torn between sitting in my favorite chair and escaping into a good book or heading to my sewing room and tackling a new project. Well, I decided that it would be fun to start a book club here at Finger Lakes Fabrics and tie it in with a sewing project. Once a month we will pick a book to enjoy and share. At the end of each meeting we will all receive directions for a quilt block swap for the next meeting. In no time we will have enough blocks to put together our own Book Club Quilt!!!
Cost: $ FREE
Sometimes I am torn between sitting in my favorite chair and escaping into a good book or heading to my sewing room and tackling a new project. Well, I decided that it would be fun to start a book club here at Finger Lakes Fabrics and tie it in with a sewing project. Once a month we will pick a book to enjoy and share. At the end of each meeting we will all receive directions for a quilt block swap for the next meeting. In no time we will have enough blocks to put together our own Book Club Quilt!!!
Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA STITCH WISE EVENT - The Ultimate BERNINA B990
- Sep 28, 2024 10:00 am
- Sep 28, 2024 10:00 am
BERNINA STITCH WISE EVENT - The Ultimate BERNINA B990 - Sep 28, 2024 10:00 am
Join us for the unveiling of the new and innovative products from BERNINA with BERNINA instructor Betty Stoltenburg . In this lecture/demo event, explore the industry leading features and unparalleled precision of the latest BERNINA sewing machine. Embark on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship, where you will have the opportunity to witness the future of sewing unfold. The registration fee will be put toward the purchase of a Bernina 990.
Cost: $ 15.00
Join us for the unveiling of the new and innovative products from BERNINA with BERNINA instructor Betty Stoltenburg . In this lecture/demo event, explore the industry leading features and unparalleled precision of the latest BERNINA sewing machine. Embark on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship, where you will have the opportunity to witness the future of sewing unfold. The registration fee will be put toward the purchase of a Bernina 990.
Cost: $ 15.00
BERNINA STITCH WISE EVENT - The Ultimate BERNINA B990
- Sep 28, 2024 02:00 pm
- Sep 28, 2024 02:00 pm
BERNINA STITCH WISE EVENT - The Ultimate BERNINA B990 - Sep 28, 2024 02:00 pm
Join us for the unveiling of the new and innovative products from BERNINA with BERNINA instructor Betty Stoltenburg . In this lecture/demo event, explore the industry leading features and unparalleled precision of the latest BERNINA sewing machine. Embark on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship, where you will have the opportunity to witness the future of sewing unfold. The registration fee will be put toward the purchase of a Bernina 990.
Cost: $ 15.00
Join us for the unveiling of the new and innovative products from BERNINA with BERNINA instructor Betty Stoltenburg . In this lecture/demo event, explore the industry leading features and unparalleled precision of the latest BERNINA sewing machine. Embark on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship, where you will have the opportunity to witness the future of sewing unfold. The registration fee will be put toward the purchase of a Bernina 990.
Cost: $ 15.00
BERNINA STITCHWISE EVENT - Smart Free - Motion
- Sep 29, 2024 09:00 am
- Sep 29, 2024 09:00 am
BERNINA STITCHWISE EVENT - Smart Free - Motion - Sep 29, 2024 09:00 am
Curious about a longarm? In this class you can learn to free-motion, quilt a few basics, along with the art of McTavishing, ruler work, couching, and some free-motion frills that will take you from just a newbie to showing off your longarm quilting talent. Expect to find your inner longarm quilter in this class and sign up today. Product Focus: • Q Series machine on table or frame. The registration fee for this class will be put toward the purchase of a long-arm. Note: This session is NOT for current owners of sit down long-arms. We are looking for six customers who are contemplating the purchase of sit down long-arms.
Cost: $ 100.00
Curious about a longarm? In this class you can learn to free-motion, quilt a few basics, along with the art of McTavishing, ruler work, couching, and some free-motion frills that will take you from just a newbie to showing off your longarm quilting talent. Expect to find your inner longarm quilter in this class and sign up today. Product Focus: • Q Series machine on table or frame. The registration fee for this class will be put toward the purchase of a long-arm. Note: This session is NOT for current owners of sit down long-arms. We are looking for six customers who are contemplating the purchase of sit down long-arms.
Cost: $ 100.00
BERNINA STITCHWISE Q-MATIC EXPLORATION
- Sep 29, 2024 01:00 pm
- Sep 29, 2024 01:00 pm
BERNINA STITCHWISE Q-MATIC EXPLORATION - Sep 29, 2024 01:00 pm
Discover the joy of automated quilting with BERNINA Q-matic. Learn from BERNINA instructor, Betty Stoltenburg, the introductory basics for edge-to-edge quilting. Then explore several placement tools for perfect design placement, while stitching out designs on a custom quilt block. Get perfect placement for squares, triangles, and borders. BERNINA Q-matic makes quilting fun! Product Focus: • Q 16 PLUS, Q 20, Q 24 Frame Models with Q-matic Techniques: • Edge-to-edge quilting • 2-point, 4-point, and multi-point placement • Boundary • Markers • Masking • Custom quilting. The registration fee will be put toward the purchase of a long-arm. NOTE: This class is for customers potentially interested in purchasing a long-arm.
Cost: $ 100.00
Discover the joy of automated quilting with BERNINA Q-matic. Learn from BERNINA instructor, Betty Stoltenburg, the introductory basics for edge-to-edge quilting. Then explore several placement tools for perfect design placement, while stitching out designs on a custom quilt block. Get perfect placement for squares, triangles, and borders. BERNINA Q-matic makes quilting fun! Product Focus: • Q 16 PLUS, Q 20, Q 24 Frame Models with Q-matic Techniques: • Edge-to-edge quilting • 2-point, 4-point, and multi-point placement • Boundary • Markers • Masking • Custom quilting. The registration fee will be put toward the purchase of a long-arm. NOTE: This class is for customers potentially interested in purchasing a long-arm.
Cost: $ 100.00
Bernina Mastery 3 - Bernina Feet
- Oct 04, 2024 01:00 pm
- Oct 04, 2024 01:00 pm
Bernina Mastery 3 - Bernina Feet - Oct 04, 2024 01:00 pm
An Introduction to Bernina Feet
Cost: $ 50.00
An Introduction to Bernina Feet
Cost: $ 50.00
Winter Wonderland Table Runner - Quiltworx Pattern
- Oct 05, 2024 10:00 am
- Oct 05, 2024 10:00 am
Winter Wonderland Table Runner - Quiltworx Pattern - Oct 05, 2024 10:00 am
Quiltworx is a company that designs unique quilt patterns using a construction process called foundation paper piecing. Designed to combine artistry and precision, these patterns create visually striking and technically impressive quilts. The Winter Wonderland Table Runner is a set of (4) foundation pieced stars. Over the course of three classes, Martha Mosher will guide you through the steps as you begin your journey with foundation paper piecing and Quiltworx patterns.
Cost: $ 225.00
Quiltworx is a company that designs unique quilt patterns using a construction process called foundation paper piecing. Designed to combine artistry and precision, these patterns create visually striking and technically impressive quilts. The Winter Wonderland Table Runner is a set of (4) foundation pieced stars. Over the course of three classes, Martha Mosher will guide you through the steps as you begin your journey with foundation paper piecing and Quiltworx patterns.
Cost: $ 225.00
Mini Iron Caddy
- Oct 06, 2024 12:00 pm
- Oct 06, 2024 12:00 pm
Mini Iron Caddy - Oct 06, 2024 12:00 pm
Spend an afternoon with Ruthann and make the "Mini Iron Caddy". This caddy is the perfect size to hold your mini iron or just those sewing notions. One customer even said it is a perfect little makeup case!!
Cost: $ 35.00
Spend an afternoon with Ruthann and make the "Mini Iron Caddy". This caddy is the perfect size to hold your mini iron or just those sewing notions. One customer even said it is a perfect little makeup case!!
Cost: $ 35.00
Needle Felting with Candy
- Oct 12, 2024 12:00 pm
- Oct 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Needle Felting with Candy - Oct 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Have you seen our needle felting kits from Bear Creek Felting? These kits contain everything you need to make your wool sculpture. Not sure where to begin??? Spend some time with Candy Crayton and she breaks down the steps to get you started on your creation.
Cost: $ 25.00
Have you seen our needle felting kits from Bear Creek Felting? These kits contain everything you need to make your wool sculpture. Not sure where to begin??? Spend some time with Candy Crayton and she breaks down the steps to get you started on your creation.
Cost: $ 25.00
Bernina Mastery 4 - Introduction to Embroidery
- Oct 15, 2024 01:00 pm
- Oct 15, 2024 01:00 pm
Bernina Mastery 4 - Introduction to Embroidery - Oct 15, 2024 01:00 pm
This class covers the basics of what you need to know to get started on your embroidery adventure. We will cover how to set up your machine for embroidery, icons and the basics of embroidery. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.
Cost: $ 50.00
This class covers the basics of what you need to know to get started on your embroidery adventure. We will cover how to set up your machine for embroidery, icons and the basics of embroidery. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.
Cost: $ 50.00
2 Day - Retreat at Finger Lakes Fabrics
- Oct 17, 2024 09:00 am
- Oct 17, 2024 09:00 am
2 Day - Retreat at Finger Lakes Fabrics - Oct 17, 2024 09:00 am
Bring your projects, machines, supplies and laughter to Finger Lakes Fabrics. Join us for a 2 day retreat at our store, leave your belongings at the shop overnight and return for day 2 of the retreat. We will provide lunch, water and coffee each day and some gifts to make the days even more fun. Doreen our retreat hostess of the mostest, will host the event.
Cost: $ 100.00
Bring your projects, machines, supplies and laughter to Finger Lakes Fabrics. Join us for a 2 day retreat at our store, leave your belongings at the shop overnight and return for day 2 of the retreat. We will provide lunch, water and coffee each day and some gifts to make the days even more fun. Doreen our retreat hostess of the mostest, will host the event.
Cost: $ 100.00
Pumpkin Topiary with Candy Crayton
- Oct 19, 2024 10:00 am
- Oct 19, 2024 10:00 am
Pumpkin Topiary with Candy Crayton - Oct 19, 2024 10:00 am
Just in time for the holidays! Decorate your home (or make some gifts for your friends) with this lovely primitive pumpkin topiary. Candy will take you through the steps to create your own unique topiary. We bet you can’t stop at one!!!
Cost: $ 30.00
Just in time for the holidays! Decorate your home (or make some gifts for your friends) with this lovely primitive pumpkin topiary. Candy will take you through the steps to create your own unique topiary. We bet you can’t stop at one!!!
Cost: $ 30.00
Dresden Plate Table Topper with Arlene King
- Oct 26, 2024 10:00 am
- Oct 26, 2024 10:00 am
Dresden Plate Table Topper with Arlene King - Oct 26, 2024 10:00 am
Have you ever wanted to make a "Dresden Plate" quilt block but not sure where to begin? Spend a morning with Arlene King and take the leap into Dresden Plate making!! Learn some tips and techniques and before too long you will be making toppers for every season.
Cost: $ 30.00
Have you ever wanted to make a "Dresden Plate" quilt block but not sure where to begin? Spend a morning with Arlene King and take the leap into Dresden Plate making!! Learn some tips and techniques and before too long you will be making toppers for every season.
Cost: $ 30.00
A New Take on a Tuffet
- Oct 27, 2024 12:00 pm
- Oct 27, 2024 12:00 pm
A New Take on a Tuffet - Oct 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Little Miss Muffet rested her feet on this tuffet and let all of her cares float away! Aunties Two has come up with a new design for the ever popular tuffet. Join Ruthann as she guides you through the steps to make your own tuffet. Using 2 1/2" strips of fabric you can customize your tuffet for any room of your house or even create a holiday tuffet. The tuffet is made over two sessions.
Cost: $ 50.00
Little Miss Muffet rested her feet on this tuffet and let all of her cares float away! Aunties Two has come up with a new design for the ever popular tuffet. Join Ruthann as she guides you through the steps to make your own tuffet. Using 2 1/2" strips of fabric you can customize your tuffet for any room of your house or even create a holiday tuffet. The tuffet is made over two sessions.
Cost: $ 50.00
Bernina Mastery 1
- Nov 01, 2024 01:00 pm
- Nov 01, 2024 01:00 pm
Bernina Mastery 1 - Nov 01, 2024 01:00 pm
This class covers machine basics for the 4, 5, and 7 series. We will cover machine set up, cleaning, troubleshooting and machine customization. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.
Cost: $ 50.00
This class covers machine basics for the 4, 5, and 7 series. We will cover machine set up, cleaning, troubleshooting and machine customization. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.
Cost: $ 50.00
Lucy's Lunch Bunch Bag
- Nov 03, 2024 12:00 pm
- Nov 03, 2024 12:00 pm
Lucy's Lunch Bunch Bag - Nov 03, 2024 12:00 pm
Make your own designer lunch bag! Join Ruthann Stilwell (pattern designer) as she takes you through the steps to make your own designer lunch bag. The lunch bag is 10 1/2 x 10 1/2, has a food safe lining and interior pocket for an ice pack, a buckle closure and an adjustable strap for easy carrying.
Cost: $ 35.00
Make your own designer lunch bag! Join Ruthann Stilwell (pattern designer) as she takes you through the steps to make your own designer lunch bag. The lunch bag is 10 1/2 x 10 1/2, has a food safe lining and interior pocket for an ice pack, a buckle closure and an adjustable strap for easy carrying.
Cost: $ 35.00
Versatile Wave Take 2 with Ruthann Stilwell
- Nov 12, 2024 10:00 am
- Nov 12, 2024 10:00 am
Versatile Wave Take 2 with Ruthann Stilwell - Nov 12, 2024 10:00 am
This purse has so much to offer!! An update from Ruthann Stilwell's original Versatile Wave pattern, this bag is larger (13" x 16") and has an accent pocket on the front. And a bonus, the pattern comes with directions to make a mini shoulder bag.
Cost: $ 40.00
This purse has so much to offer!! An update from Ruthann Stilwell's original Versatile Wave pattern, this bag is larger (13" x 16") and has an accent pocket on the front. And a bonus, the pattern comes with directions to make a mini shoulder bag.
Cost: $ 40.00
Bernina Mastery 2
- Nov 15, 2024 01:00 pm
- Nov 15, 2024 01:00 pm
Bernina Mastery 2 - Nov 15, 2024 01:00 pm
Intermediate - Follow up to the Mastery 1 class, this class will cover Screens, Navigation and decorative stitches. Learn about the creative options available through the information menu, memory options and creating stitch combinations. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.
Cost: $ 50.00
Intermediate - Follow up to the Mastery 1 class, this class will cover Screens, Navigation and decorative stitches. Learn about the creative options available through the information menu, memory options and creating stitch combinations. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.
Cost: $ 50.00
Trunk Show with Charlie's Daughter
- Nov 15, 2024 04:00 pm
- Nov 15, 2024 04:00 pm
Trunk Show with Charlie's Daughter - Nov 15, 2024 04:00 pm
Spend an evening with Lydia Middaugh, owner of Charlie's Daughter. Hear her share stories about her quilts and what she has learned over the years. Every quilt project has something to teach us and I will share approximately 12 bed-size wool appliqué quilts, the things that went right and those that were not so great. You will hear about my proudest achievements and challenges. I hope to inspire you or encourage you to try new techniques. Stay until the end of the Trunk Show so you can see the quilts up close and ask questions.
Cost: $ 20.00
Spend an evening with Lydia Middaugh, owner of Charlie's Daughter. Hear her share stories about her quilts and what she has learned over the years. Every quilt project has something to teach us and I will share approximately 12 bed-size wool appliqué quilts, the things that went right and those that were not so great. You will hear about my proudest achievements and challenges. I hope to inspire you or encourage you to try new techniques. Stay until the end of the Trunk Show so you can see the quilts up close and ask questions.
Cost: $ 20.00
Beatrice, the chicken!
- Nov 16, 2024 10:00 am
- Nov 16, 2024 10:00 am
Beatrice, the chicken! - Nov 16, 2024 10:00 am
Enjoy a wool applique class with designer Lydia Middaugh from Charlie's Daughter. You will learn the basics and not so basics of wool applique including a fusing technique, cutting and stitching tips. Several stitches and how to make silk ribbon pansies will be taught. Beatrice, the chicken, is a wool applique wall hanging stitched on a cotton background, hand dyed felted wool, silk ribbon and thread.
Cost: $ 65.00
Enjoy a wool applique class with designer Lydia Middaugh from Charlie's Daughter. You will learn the basics and not so basics of wool applique including a fusing technique, cutting and stitching tips. Several stitches and how to make silk ribbon pansies will be taught. Beatrice, the chicken, is a wool applique wall hanging stitched on a cotton background, hand dyed felted wool, silk ribbon and thread.
Cost: $ 65.00
Winter Retreat - Casowasco Retreat Center
- Dec 05, 2024 04:00 pm
- Dec 05, 2024 04:00 pm
Winter Retreat - Casowasco Retreat Center - Dec 05, 2024 04:00 pm
What better way to spend a cold winter weekend? Grab your unfinished projects (or start a new one) and enjoy 4 days of uninterrupted sewing on the shores of Owasco Lake. Bethany House lodging offers the quilter ample sewing space and sleeping accommodations. Delicious meals are provided in the Dining Room just a few steps across the driveway. Led by our very own "Quilt Mom" Doreen Hares, you will be sure to have lots of fun!
Cost: $ 325.00
What better way to spend a cold winter weekend? Grab your unfinished projects (or start a new one) and enjoy 4 days of uninterrupted sewing on the shores of Owasco Lake. Bethany House lodging offers the quilter ample sewing space and sleeping accommodations. Delicious meals are provided in the Dining Room just a few steps across the driveway. Led by our very own "Quilt Mom" Doreen Hares, you will be sure to have lots of fun!
Cost: $ 325.00
Bernina Mastery 3 - Bernina Feet
- Dec 06, 2024 01:00 pm
- Dec 06, 2024 01:00 pm
Bernina Mastery 3 - Bernina Feet - Dec 06, 2024 01:00 pm
An Introduction to Bernina Feet
Cost: $ 50.00
An Introduction to Bernina Feet
Cost: $ 50.00
Bernina Mastery 4 - Introduction to Embroidery
- Dec 17, 2024 01:00 pm
- Dec 17, 2024 01:00 pm
Bernina Mastery 4 - Introduction to Embroidery - Dec 17, 2024 01:00 pm
This class covers the basics of what you need to know to get started on your embroidery adventure. We will cover how to set up your machine for embroidery, icons and the basics of embroidery. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.
Cost: $ 50.00
This class covers the basics of what you need to know to get started on your embroidery adventure. We will cover how to set up your machine for embroidery, icons and the basics of embroidery. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.
Cost: $ 50.00
Finger Lakes Fabrics Calendar
Welcome Embroidered Runner
Just in time for fall, this embroidered Welcome Runner features some of the beautiful Sue Spargo wool. Spend three afternoons with Michele and learn some tips for embroidering with wool and design placement. There is no fee for the class but the Welcome Embroidery Kit is required. The Kit price is $135.
Restorative Yoga with Certified Yoga Instructor Jolene
Restorative yoga is suitable for people of all levels. As you sit or lie in each pose, you’re encouraged to use props like bolsters, blankets and pillows, to support your knees, neck and lower back. It is a restful practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga. We will play melodic background music to help lull you into a sense of peace. We will work on breathing, stretching, restful poses and meditation.
Bernina Mastery 2
Intermediate - Follow up to the Mastery 1 class, this class will cover Screens, Navigation and decorative stitches. Learn about the creative options available through the information menu, memory options and creating stitch combinations. There is no charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Fingerlakes Fabrics. If you purchased from another dealer, the cost is $50.