We've had so much wonderful feedback about this semester's "Sewing Times"! We are always so grateful that all of you love each and every issue as much as we do. So much love and work goes into making sure that we provide the best curriculum possible to you each and every time! One of the questions we've gotten the most this semester is about some of the newer teachers listed in the book. Many of you know our "veteran" teachers like Diane M. but may not be familiar with some of the newer names. We thought it might be a good idea to introduce them to you! In the near future we hope to familiarize you with all of our teachers, but today, meet Marija!
Marija started sewing when she was 10 years old, mostly making doll's clothes, then her own and even some for the family.
In 1992, Marija and her family immigrated to Buffalo, NY from a war-torn Yugoslavia, for brighter opportunities for her children, her work (cancer research) and a peaceful life. It wasn't until she moved to America that she saw her first quilt!
A colleague from work introduced Marija to quilting in 1994. The creative part of her soul finally found a home and now she finally knew why she always collected fabric!
Soon after learning to quilt, Marija started teaching - Beginners Quilting
was the first class and to date remains one of her favorite. Trying new techniques and products is a great fun that Marija enjoys doing and sharing in her classes with a goal to give quilters ever expanding set of tools to express their own creativity without fear and trepidation. Inspiration and new designs are constantly in her head, so it feels wonderful to have an opportunity to share them with other quilters. Teaching others and designing new patterns is a pure joy that Marija is truly grateful for every day.
Check out some of Marija's upcoming classes below!
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Color Play
In this fun and easy class we will let the color do all the work in making a stunning quilt. You can pick among few easy blocks, two different layouts, and then play, play, play with color! If you fear the color choices in your quilt - fear no more! In this class you will see that you CAN do it.
EAST AURORA
Sunday, April 3rd, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Starry-Eyed
Believe it or not, this quilt is made from just one block. No kidding! Versatile and easy to make, the Three- Triangle Square block is all it takes to make this starry-eyed quilt. In the class you will learn a few good tips on how to make it as well as its great use in many other patterns. The large quilt size is easily adaptable to queen size with additional border, small one can be a great kids/baby quilt or a table topper.
EAST AURORA Sunday, February 21st, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
WILLIAMSVILLE Tuesday, April 19th and May 3rd 6:00 - 9:00 pm
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My First Quilt
This is a NEW class for anyone who wants to learn the basics of modern quilt making while completing a 50" square quilt. We will go through basics and useful tips of accurate rotary cutting, piecing, mitered borders, as well as actual quilting and binding of your project. If this is your first time making a quilt, your teacher promises you can do it, you will finish it and she will be with you every step of the way. Most importantly - you will have fun.
EAST AURORA Saturday, March 26th, April 2nd, 9th, and 30th 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
WILLIAMSVILLE Monday, February 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th 6:00 - 9:00 pm
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April Showers
Let's celebrate those April showers instead of loathing them! Come to learn some tricks of good strip-piecing and creating the ever versatile Hourglass block and use colors and fabrics to create April Showers and May flowers in patchwork. Marija's original pattern is versatile for many different layouts and a few different sizes, from wall hanging to bed size quilt.
WILLIAMSVILLE
Tuesday, April 5th and 12th 12:30 - 3:30 pm 6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Strips & Roses
Grab your favorite jelly roll or some 2.5" wide strips and let's make this fun table runner. Scatter some roses (or any other flowers you like) to finish it off and make it your own. We will learn some basics of fusible machine applique and share some ideas about quilting too.
EAST AURORA
Saturday, May 7th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
WILLIAMSVILLE
Sunday, March 6th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sewing Labs
Start a new project or finish an old one. No phone, no interruptions, and lots of fun. All levels welcome!
WILLIAMSVILLE
Tuesday, January 12th, February 2nd, or 16th 6:00 - 9:00 pm Saturday, January 23rd or 30th 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Saturday, February 6th 1:00 - 4:00 pm
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SAVE $5 ON ONE CLASS
SAVE $10 ON TWO CLASSES
SAVE $15 ON THREE CLASSES
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Offer Expires 1/31/16 CAN NOT BE APPLIED TO PREVIOUS PURCHASES, COUPON NOT NEEDED TO RECEIVE SAVINGS. JUST MENTION THIS COUPON.
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Class fees are for instruction only and do not cover cost of supplies unless otherwise stated. All class supplies purchased at Aurora Sewing Center will receive a 15% discount.
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