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NEW CLASSROOM 

All classes are now held in our new classroom located across the parking lot from the main store, next to the Animal Hospital.  Classroom will be open 15 minutes prior to start time of class. 

We offer a 20% discount on notion, accessory & class supplies on class day! 


Registration for any class can be done directly online, simply click thru the class description to register.  Workshop Classes our free with machines purchased at Cynthia's of Bend, please call 541-383-1999 to register with no fee.  All other classes require payment in full to hold your place in class.  Refunds for class fees will be honored up to 3 days prior to class.  * Refund policy may vary based on individual teacher, or major event.

HOST YOUR EVENTS WITH US! 

Our classroom is available for your events!

Workshop space for 16,  lecture space for 30, large cutting station, and two ironing stations.

Space available from 10:00AM to 4:30PM

2 hours - $50
2 - 4 hours - $75
4+ hours - $100
Now that we have most of our pre orders filled on Aveneer's and Radiance's we are ready to get you started. This two-day Start Up Series will get you familiarized with all the new technology built in to these great machines. Each day will focus on a different aspect of the machine functions including the regular sewing, embroidery and My design/IQ design centers. This class is hands on OR lecture format. Bring your machine if you would like to do hands on.

Cost: $ FREE
Calling all creative souls, fabric fanatics, and anyone who wants to add some pizzazz to their sewing projects—this class is for YOU! Join us and create fabulous appliqué designs that stick where you want them using Fusible Web! This class is beginner friendly, with no sewing necessary. During this class you will learn: Fusible Web Basics, Design Options, and Layering Appliqué Pieces. You'll design your own quilt top, using the provided Orange Peel Template. Or you can follow one of the classroom designs. By the end of class you'll have a completed quilt top that you can take home to quilt. Side effects may include falling in love with appliqué, creating too many amazing projects, and a sudden need to show off your work to everyone you know. So, are you ready to fuse some fabric and fun? Don’t wait—grab your spot now!

Cost: $ 15.00
What is Ruler Work? Ruler Work is like Free Motion Quilting with “training wheels”. Rather than using a Free Motion Quilting Foot and hand-guided motion, you use a Ruler Foot and Ruler Work Templates to guide you as you stitch quilting designs on your quilt using a regular domestic sewing machine and extension table. Join Deb Ewing for the informative introduction to Ruler Work with your domestic machine. She will cover the topics below and more: Setting up your machine for Ruler Foot Quilting Why, when, and how to adjust the Ruler Foot Discussing the differences between various Rulers and Templates and their uses Using the Speed Control and foot pedal to "regulate" your speed for more even stitches How to sit and hold the fabric and ruler at the same time as you quilt Practicing stitching straight lines and curves with the Arc Ruler This is the foundation class for all other Ruler Work classes.

Cost: $ 25.00
Join instructor, Karen DeFord for fun, and treats. Will also go over the construction details for envelope pillow cases. You will be sent the fabric requirements for two pillow cases; in standard, queen and king sizes. March Class we will teach how to make flannel pajama bottoms.

Cost: $ 25.00
Wheat weaving is a FOLKART, centuries old. It is suspected the first "corn dolly" or wheat weaving, was made in the shape of a maiden to represent the fertility of the grain. The original name, "corn dolly", comes from Europe where all grain is called corn. Here in the United Sates we refer to this art as wheat weaving. These weaving are considered to bring good luck and happiness to those who have them in their homes. Instructor Rita Weber, straw artist, has been weaving straw for over 30 years. She has taught multiple classes: from kindergarten aged children to adults. Rita is a member of the National Association of Wheat Weavers (NAWW), Has held national offices in this organization, and is currently the editor of Gleanings, the association's magazine.

Cost: $ 38.00
Learn how to keep the ORIGINAL hem look when shortening your jeans. Cathy Gress will teach you all the techniques you will need to know.

Cost: $ 25.00
Are you a quilter seeking to learn more about how to use your many quilting feet? Join Debra Ewing as she guides you through the ins and outs of using the most common quilting feet, including: • 1/4" foot • Walking Foot (including walking foot guides and optional walking foot accessories) • Stitch-In-The-Ditch foot (to do professional-looking SITD, make “Franken-batting”, and machine sew binding on both the back AND front of your quilts) • Open and Closed Toe Free Motion Feet • Hopping Foot • Ruler Foot • Left and Right Compensating (aka Bi-Level) Feet (for machine sewing a beautifully straight line of stitching to attach the binding to both the back AND the front of your quilt) as well as a few beautiful quilting stitches that are part of your machine and can be used with the Walking or Ditch Foot. Gain the knowledge and confidence to take your quilting to the next level. Prerequisites: Must have general knowledge of how to use your current machine including winding bobbin, threading machine and sewing experience

Cost: $ 25.00
Motifs are made with ruler work templates - usually templates that have a pin hole in them allowing you to work (kind of like a spirograph) a 360 degree area. Many quilters like to use motifs in the blank (background) squares of a quilt (think Irish chain - which alternates a nine-patch and a blank square throughout the quilt).

Cost: $ 25.00
Now that you have experienced the Beginning Ruler Work, expand your skills with the Feather Borders class. Deb will teach how to use the 4-peice Feathers template set to create beautiful feather borders on any size quilt.

Cost: $ 25.00
Would you like to be able to quilt an entire quilt on your domestic machine with a basic meander pattern? The Winding Ways template used with a Ruler Foot makes this so do-able and looks so beautiful when it is completed! And it's fast once you learn how to use it! We'll go over how to use the template, including ways to offset the template so the quilted pattern looks more organic - AND what to do when you have more template than fabric at the end of a row. You're going to LOVE working with this template and what you can do with it! Prerequisite: Beginning Ruler Work class

Cost: $ 25.00
So, you’ve taken the five Prerequisite classes, but now you want to have help applying what you’ve learned to map out a plan for quilting your quilt! Bring a fairly simple quilt to class – one on which you want to start trying out what you’ve learned. Using techniques you have already learned in the prerequisite classes, we’ll look at your quilt and offer various ideas and strategies for quilting it. If you’ve been using some of these quilting techniques already, your ideas will also be welcomed as we look at and evaluate each quilt. EVERYONE will learn as ideas are shared – which will give you knowledge for evaluating how to quilt your other FUTURE quilts!

Cost: $ 20.00
Create a stylish sewing machine or serger cover. Learn how size cover to your machine. Can create machine or serger cover. Choose from from a variety of styles. Cover pattern include with class fee, available in several sizes to match most machines.

Cost: $ 35.00
Once mastered, you will be amazed how fast and accurate this method is for applying 1/4" double binding by machine. * Lump less seams * Perfectly mitered corners * Binding stitches are invisible on the front. Machine binding is not meant to take the place of hand stitched binding. A great binding choice for place mats, children's quilts, charity quilts, wall hangings, etc. YOUR CHOICE! Supply list with registration.

Cost: $ 35.00
Carry it all in these simple-to-make totes. A variety of slip and zippered pockets inside and out make it easy to organize contents… Class Description Learn easy techniques for sewing with Soft and Stable and installing zippers. Totes in two sizes: Large -13 1/2” h x 16 1/2” w x 6 1/2” d. Ex Large -16” h x 22 1/2” w x 8 1/2” d ByAnnie’s Soft and Stable gives the tote great body and stability while providing cushioning and padded protection for the contents.

Cost: $ 50.00
Bring your handwork to this club. Anything that you can do with a needle and thread. Cross Stitch, Wool Projects, Hand Quilting and Binding and Embroidery.

Cost: $ FREE
Embroidery Club 2025. join our club leader Karen DeFord for this fun and informative meeting. Different topics will be covered each month designed to enhance your embroidery skills and bring new ideas to the group. Karen brings a unique vision to our group. She does embroidery professionally, has sewn since she was a child and she is one of our machine technicians. Click to see monthly topic.

Cost: $ FREE
Check out the latest from Floriani and the video link below. These classes are free to any Floriani software owner and can be viewed anytime at Floriani. They do a great job of bringing lots of good information on all their programs on their website. Cynthia's of Bend will share and save these videos on our you tube page as well. This class is now a virtual lessons shared via you tube. *CLICK INTO THIS CLASS TO VIEW VIDEO*

Happy New Year quilters! 2025 is here and we look forward to another great year for the Long Arm Club. Lavelle Wallace will continue to lead our group. Each month we focus on various topics on free motion, ProStitcher automation & Designer software. See January Topic videos below.

Cost: $ FREE
JOIN US FOR FUN AND PRIZES FOR THE 2025 SPRING CENTRAL OREGON SHOP HOP. THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MYSTERY QUILT FOR THIS SPRING'S SHOP HOP. GET A FREE FABRIC KIT AT EACH STORE FOR A UNIQUE QUILT BLOCK. AFTER FINISHING A STOP AT EACH STORE YOU WILL RECEIVE THE INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE YOUR QUILT. PARTICIPATING STORES INCLUDE. CYNTHIA'S OF BEND, SEW DEE-LITEFUL QUILT SHOP, MADRAS, THE QUILT BASKET, BEND, THE QUILT SHACK, PRINEVILLE ANVIL SEWING, BEND

Cost: $ FREE
Get ready to unleash your creativity at our fabulous Spring Cross Stitch Retreat! We're thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Beth Twist of Heartstring Samplery as our featured guest. Imagine spending a whole day surrounded by fellow stitch enthusiasts, sharing tips, laughter, and inspiration! With only 30 spots available, this intimate gathering promises personalized attention and a warm, supportive atmosphere. So mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and come join us for a day filled with stitching magic, vibrant connections, and endless joy. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the biz!

Cost: $ 145.00
Cynthia's of Bend is now making our Event Space available for groups to rent. Our Event Space has tables for up to 16, lecture space for 30, one large cutting station and two ironing stations. Space available for up to 2 hours $50, 2-4 hours $75 and 4+ hours $100. Space available from 10:AM to 4:30PM

This class is designed to explore the "Applications Mode" (the T-Shirt icon on your Janome screen). Learn to use the preset functions in the Applications Mode to your advantage. Whether it's applique, basting/gathering, free motion quilting, doing Sashiko-type or hand-look stitches on your machine, the Application Mode will help you more quicky set up your machine to achieve great results. Application Mode is found in these machines: MC9400/9450/9480, MC15000/14000/12000, M6/M7/M8, M17, SKYLINE S7/S9.

Cost: $ 50.00
Machine Workshop #1 class will teach you the basic fundamentals of threading, bobbin winding, and machine maintenance. This is a great opportunity to learn how to use your machine effectively and efficiently. In this class you will also learn how to use the utility feet for Zigzag, Overcast, Blind Hem, Buttonhole, and Zipper. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sewer, this class will provide a great foundation for using your machine. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills.

Cost: $ 50.00
Machine Workshop 2 you will have the opportunity to learn advanced features of your computerized machine such as programming, elongation, mirror image, alphabet sequencing, memory storage and much more. This workshop is designed to help you make the most of your machine and take your sewing projects to the next level. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, you will benefit from the practical hands-on experience and expert guidance provided by our trainers. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and unleash your creativity! CLASS SUPPLY LIST: MACHINE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER, POWER CORD, FOOT CONTROL, ALL STANDARD ACCESSORIES, INSTRUCTION BOOK & THREAD. CYNTHIA'S WILL PROVIDE FABRIC.

Cost: $ 50.00
Explore decorative techniques, including: rolled hem, flat lock and ladder and more!

Cost: $ 60.00
Sewing machine rental form for Quilter's Affair 50th anniversary, July 7th-11th 2025. Cynthia's of Bend will be providing machine rentals for classes at Quilter's Affair. Cost of rental is $45 per day. Rental signup deadline is April 15, 2025. PLEASE CALL 541-383-1999 AFTER APRIL 30TH for waiting list options. * Rental machines will be supplied at the school for those that rent machines each day*

Cost: $ 45.00
Cynthia's is now the monthly meeting location for the American Sewing Guild local chapter. There are two groups that meet. The Eclectic Threads group is diverse, and our presentations vary, depending on the month, including those applicable to embroidery, garment accessories, quilting, sewing machine techniques and fabric crafting. We focus on techniques that can be applied to any sewn item, and occasionally, we'll do a project-based presentation. We also do sewing for community service organizations. The Eclectic Threads group meets from 10 am until noon on the 3rd Wednesday of each month except July and December. CONTACT INFO FOR ASG ECLECTIC THREADS GROUP - JERRY LINDSTROM jerry.lindstrom@bendbroadband.com

Cynthia's is now the monthly meeting location for the American Sewing Guild local chapter. There are two groups that meet. The group encompasses all types of garment sewing and embellishments from coats, jackets, blouses, and pants to leisure wear and lingerie. We sponsor sew-alongs, focusing on a single project for three or four months during the year, interspersed with presentations on Zoom or in person by well-known sewists around the state demonstrating a variety of methods and techniques to help give our finished garments a professional look and fit. We are working on improving the sustainability of our craft by repurposing existing garments and fabrics with the intent of reducing land-fill waste. We do sewing for community service organizations throughout the year. The COGS group meets from 10 am until noon on the 2nd Friday of each month except July and December. CONTACT INFO FOR ASG - JERRY LINDSTROM jerry.lindstrom@bendbroadband.com

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AVENEER - RADIANCE START UP SERIES

Now that we have most of our pre orders filled on Aveneer's and Radiance's we are ready to get you started. This two-day Start Up Series will get you familiarized with all the new technology built in to these great machines. Each day will focus on a different aspect of the machine functions including the regular sewing, embroidery and My design/IQ design centers. This class is hands on OR lecture format. Bring your machine if you would like to do hands on.

AVENEER - RADIANCE START UP SERIES

Now that we have most of our pre orders filled on Aveneer's and Radiance's we are ready to get you started. This two-day Start Up Series will get you familiarized with all the new technology built in to these great machines. Each day will focus on a different aspect of the machine functions including the regular sewing, embroidery and My design/IQ design centers. This class is hands on OR lecture format. Bring your machine if you would like to do hands on.

CROSS STITCH CLUB

Bring your handwork to this club. Anything that you can do with a needle and thread. Cross Stitch, Wool Projects, Hand Quilting and Binding and Embroidery.

Feb 14
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD MEETING - MATERIAL GIRLS
Feb 15
BEGINNING WHEAT WEAVING CLASS
Feb 18
BEGINNING RULER WORK