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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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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
Send Email
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2005 Designed by Zenker Creations of Spring Lake, MI.
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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
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