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Shopping Cart Cover Sewing Class
Infant Car Seat Cover Sewing Class
Quilted Chatelaine Sewing Class
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Texas Art Quilting, Creative Machine Art Sewing Classes, Workshops & In Store Demonstrations

Allison is available to teach sewing, embroidery, machine felting, serger, and quilting classes, lectures and workshops.   In addition to the classes below, she is also available to teach classes that have been requested by your shop's customers.  Please contact her at allisonray@gmail.com for more information and/or comprehensive list of classes and sample photos.
  
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Pillowcase Dress Sewing Class
T Shirt Dress Sewing Class
Boutique Overall Sewing Class
Allison Ray Quilted Caddy Sewing Class
ruffle dress sewing Class
Quilted Shopping Cart Cover Class
Allison Ray Arm Chair Caddy Sewing Class
Name Badge Travel Identification Holder Sewing Class
Chair Cushion Sewing Class
Chair Cushion Sewing Class
Allison Ray-Fiber Artist, Pattern Designer,
Viking Sales and Education Specialist, Sulky Certified Teacher P.O. Box 2557
Wylie, TX 75098
allisonray@gmail.com
Allison Ray - Patterns and Sewing Classes
Sewing for Toddlers and Preschoolers Shopping Cart Covers, Toddler Car Seat Covers, Nap Mats and More
Learn how to sew a shopping cart covers or car seat cover from the master!  Allison designed a pattern for both and has been sewing them for the last for years for sale online and in upscale boutiques. The cart cover and car seat cover class can be taught in either 2 three hour classes or one full day 5-6 hour class.  The students should be finished or almost finished with their project by class end.  Class includes sewing lesson, short cuts and tips. Pattern purchase required.
Toddler Car Seat Sewing Class
Shopping Cart Cover Sewing Class
Quilted Shopping Cart Cover Sewing Class
Toddler Car Seat Cover Class
Infant Car Seat Cover Class
Toddler Clothing Class: Twirl Dress, T-Shirt Dress, Boutique Overalls or Pillow Case Dress Sewing Class
Learn how to sew a charming dress for your special little girl. Each of the toddler clothing classes can be taught in 1 three hour class.  These are very easy patterns and would be great for beginners, or a quick sew for more experienced sewers. The students should be finished or almost finished with their project by class end.  Class includes sewing lesson, short cuts and tips. Pattern purchase required.
Quilters and Crafters Sewing Classes:
How to Select Fabrics for Quilting Project...No Fear Color Selection Class - 1 three hour class
How to Make a Quilted Chatelaine Class - 1 three hour class
How to Make a Name Badge Class  - 1 three hour class
How to Make Arm Chair Organizer Class - 1 three hour class
How to Make a Quilters Travel Bag Organizer - 1 three hour class
How to Make a Seat Cushion Tote Class  - 1 five hour class or 2 three hour classes
Quillow - Quick quilt in a pillow sewing class 1 three hour class
The students should be finished or almost finished with their project by class end.  Class includes sewing lesson, short cuts and tips. Pattern purchase may be required.
Twirl Dress Sewing Class
T-Shirt Dress Sewing Class
Pillow Case Dress Sewing Class
Boutique Overalls Sewing Class
Name Badge Holder Class
Arm Chair Organizer Class
Quilters Travel Bag Class
Quilted Chatelaine Class
Chair Cushion Tote Bag Class
Quillow sewing Class
Quillow Sewing Class
Quillow - Quick Quilt in a Pillow Class
Fabric Post Card Class
Paper Pieced Book Cover Class
Post Card Pizzazz Sewing Class
3 hour class
Students will leave with several finished postcards
Learn the basic techniques for construction of fabric postcards. The class will also cover several creative aspects of making fabric postcards such as stamping, Angelina Fibers/Foil, applique, collage and more.  If this class were any more fun it would be illegal!

Paper Pieced Book Cover Sewing Class

3 Hour Class
Students usually finish (or almost finish book cover)
Learn the basics of paper piecing and sew a cover for a paper back book or small bible.  Paper piecing is made easy using Sulky Paper Solvy, a wash away stabilizer.  A fun class for beginner and advanced quilters.  These little book covers can be made up in an afternoon.  Think of all the readers in your life that would love one of these little book covers.  You could make them up in different holiday fabrics or themes.  Or, you could use up your scraps and make book covers for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, teacher gifts, sell in church bazaar, and secret pal gifts for quilting guilds.

Fractured Landscape Tote Bag Sewing Class

3 Hour Class
Students usually finish (or almost finish the tote bag)
Have fun cutting fabrics apart and reassembling in a fractured composition.  Add dimension using Sulky Puffy Foam and learn how to make free standing appliqué accents.  Once you learn this creative technique you could make fractured landscape art quilts, fabric postcards, tote bags, pillows and/or wall hangings.


Faux Woven Vest Sewing Class
Two 3 Hour Classe or 6 Hour Class
Create the illusion of weaving with this quick, easy technique and discover the magic of Sulky Ultra Solvy, a water-soluble stabilizer.  Beautiful Sulky decorative threads add glitz and glimmer to this fabulous fashion accent.



Elegant Cut Work Envelope Pillow Sewing Class
3 Hour Class
Students usually finish (or almost finish pillow)
Fashion a designer accent for your home while learning how to create elegant cutwork.  This clever design makes it possible to change the cover with each season.



Sweetheart Purse Sewing Class

3 Hour Class
Students usually finish (or almost finish purse)
Create a truly original handbag to use as a clutch or wear with its shoulder strap when you make this silk “sweetheart” bag featuring a woven-thread motif and reverse appliqué.  Finish with a little free-motion quilting and spectacular metallic threads.

Photo Transfer Embellishment Thread Painting Class

3 Hour Class
Students usually finish depending on size of photo
Learn how to embellish a favorite photo with free-motion stitching to make a beautiful thread painting. Perfect for framing.




Decorative Thread and Stabilizer How-To Presentation
45 min - 1 hour An informative class to teach your quilt or fabric store customers when, where and how to use the different types of Sulky decorative threads and stabilizers.  This presentation is also perfect for quilt guilds and sewing clubs.
Fractured Landscape Tote Bag Sewing Class
Faux Woven Vest Sewing Class
Cut Work Pillow Sewing Class
Heart Purse Sewing Class
Thread Painted Photo Sewing Class
Nap Mat Sewing Class
Nap Mat Sewing Class