Independent Sewing Teacher
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June has loved sewing since the age of 17 when she begged the Sewing Teacher at high school to allow her to skip lunch and study hall and spend the time learning the basics of sewing. Hand sewing had been her favorite form of relaxation until her husband, Chris, purchased a top of the line sewing/embroidery machine for her. At the same time June was introduced to the varied techniques of heirloom sewing. Combining heirloom sewing techniques and embroidery allowed her to begin making garments, quilts and home dec projects to be treasured by her family for generations to come. In 2000, she was invited to teach at her local Husqvarna Viking Dealer where she began teaching Sewing machine classes as well as various project classes with an emphasis on Heirloom Sewing.(Click on my
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and click once to make them thumbnail size again.  The "Block Party" Quilt"
The Block Party Quilt is an embroidered quilt, designed by Judy Norwicki, originally designed to be made using Pictogram stitches. Now available on CD as embroideries from your VMS dealer. June is teaching this quilt for those interested in taking their embroidery machines to the next level. In this class we learn accurate placement for the embroidery designs and quick and easy methods of hooping. The quilt was originally designed with 10 blocks but June has expanded it to 16 blocks to make a beautiful queen size quilt.  Block #3
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| Simon's Folly Simon's Folly is a quilt designed by Jenny Haskin's son, Simon. This is an embroidered quilt which teaches placement through the use of templates. Decorative stitches are added to complete the blocks and bring unity to the embroidery designs. June will begin teaching classes in Simon's Folly starting August 2007. For more information on dates and places, click on the newsletter link!!
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Learn the basics of sewing or brush up on forgotten skills. This class will include learning your machine, types of threads and fabrics, pattern reading, sewing terminology, sewing tips and more. In this class we will be constructing two simple projects. Come and learn how fun and rewarding sewing can be. This class is taught at the Community Education level in Fall and Winter Semesters. Watch for dates in the newsletter. |
This class gives the appliqué technique a new twist. We will be applying leaves of gold mesh ribbon onto our fabric to create a beautiful autumn table runner. If you love doing appliqué and have a machine that does a good satin stitch, you will love making this elegant Autumn Leaf Appliqué Table Runner!! |
As we take out the out the summer patio furniture and prepare for the outdoor living that we do during the summer months, lets not forget to prepare our favorite BBQ chef with an embroidered apron. This apron has and adjustable strap around the neck, a large pocket and two buttons to hold oven mitts and potholders. This makes a great gift for anyone who loves to cook indoors or out!! This apron can be made with or with out an embroidery. |
This class proves that a little fabric can go a long way. Come and learn how to make continuous bias strips and the many ways to use it. We will be making and shaping bias tape and learning how to make bias piping and welting. |
Drawn Thread work was traditionally done by hand but today we have wonderful sewing machine stitches to make this technique fast and easy. In this class we will be pulling threads and using various decorative stitches to make a beautiful Drawn Thread Towel. This class is for all machines that have many delightful decorative stitches. |
In this class we will be making a beautiful heirloom table runner with lace-shaped hearts in the corners and three entwined hearts in the center. Lace shaping looks hard but is very easy and is for every machine. The lace is applied using a zigzag stitch or the entredeux stitch on the computerized machines. A scallop stitch is required for edging the table runner. Request this class by e-mailing June at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Using many of the beginning Heirloom sewing techniques, this puffing pillow features the embellishments placed diagonally. Puffing is in the center with entredeux, lace insertion, entredeux and a set of three pintucks on each side. The ruffle has French lace around the edge. |
This sweet little bonnet is surprisingly easy to make. The front edge of the brim is finished with a double-scalloped Madeira border and is attached to the body of the bonnet with entredeux. The body is gathered to the entredeux and gathered lace edging embellishes the joining seam. Narrow silk satin ribbon is run through a back casing, making the size adjustable, and two tiny little silk satin ribbon bows attach the wider ribbon ties. |
This pillow is really two in one! The beautiful triangular flaps can be tied on one side to reveal a pretty heart appliqué with machine embroidery in the center. Flip the triangles to the other side, and you have a treatment with rickrack bridging lace. The top and the bottom of the pillow can be made with two different colors of fabric, making the pillow really look like two different versions! The triangular flaps are tied with double pieces of ribbon. |
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Thank-You for visiting my website. Please come back often for class updates. I look forward to seeing you in class.
Happy Sewing!!
June Cook
June Cook's Creative Sewing
3268 Royal Oak Rd.
Muskegon, Michigan 49441
Call 231-780-1249
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