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.
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 - 4 hours - $75
4+ hours - $100
CLASSES
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
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.
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
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
Hunter’s Star comes together with perfect points in no time, every time! Just fuse, stitch, and flip for perfect matching pieces! Only straight strips to cut - no angles or diamonds! Mattie Rhoades, Quiltsmart creator, will be teaching this fun table runner class! Hunters Star Pattern required for class
Cost: $ 30.00
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
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
Calendar
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.
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.
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.