. Special Events:

Holiday Open House A Date with the 830: Class Locations: Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC) Creative Sewing & Embroidery (Charlotte, NC) Lee’s Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times: (Shelby, NC Dates) December 2 Tuesday 6-8
(Charlotte, NC) December 3 Wednesday 7-9
(Hickory, NC) December 4 Thursday 6-8
Class Fee: Free. You must register!
Class Description: Come join us for a fun filled evening. We will be demonstrating our new 830. "The world's only luxury high-performance sewing and embroidery system." Come enjoy holiday treats and Christmas specials at our Holiday open house.

Introduction of Brother Quattro™ 6000D:
Class Locations: Creative Sewing & Embroidery (Charlotte, NC) Lee’s Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times: (Charlotte, NC) November 4 Tuesday 10-12 or 7-9
(Hickory, NC) November 5 Wednesday 10-12 or 6-8
Class Fee: Free. You must register!
Class Description: Come join Brother educators to see all the exciting new features of the Brother Quattro 6000D. This machine is setting a new standard powered by your imagination. Engineered for those who dream of innovation with groundbreaking features. A wonderful trunk show will be presented.

North Carolina Quilt Shop Hop: Locations: Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC) Lee’s Sewing Center (Hickory, NC) Lady Bug Emporium (Cherryville, NC) Sew Original (Boone, NC) Ann's Cozy Quilt Shop (Rutherfordton, NC) Rene's Quilt Shop (Mooresville, NC)
Dates & Times: November 6 Thursday 10-7 November 7 Friday 10-7 November 8 Saturday 10-5
Come join six unique quilt shops in a fun filled weekend. The stores will be full of new collections of fabrics, trunk shows, kits and patterns. Also, you can purchase a block from each store of our featured shop hop quilt. The quilt is a snowman quilt entitled "All of our Friends are Flakes. This is a great way to visit quilt shops in the area.
Each store will give each guest one fat quarter for visting. Also, sign up for the wonderful prize drawings.
1st Place: A trip for two to the Biltmore House & Inn. Enjoy two nights at the beautiful Biltmore Inn with admission to the Biltmore House, gardens and winery. Breakfast is included at the Inn.
2nd Place: A $300 Gift Certificate.
3rd Place: A $100 Gift Certificate.
Please print the passport and bring with you to each store. We will then add you to our mailing list and add your name in the drawings. Visit each store and you will be able to purchase a different block to complete our snowman quilt. Your passport will be stamped and we will give you your fat quater. Let the fun began!
Print Passport: Quilting Classes:
Starry Night: Class Locations: Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC) Lee’s Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times: (Shelby, NC Dates) September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 & 10 Mondays 10-1 or 6-9
(Hickory, NC Dates) September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21 & 28 Tuesdays 10-1 or 6-9
Class Description: This quilt will be made with the Moda collection "Girl's Best Friends." The playful "Girls Best Friends" collection combines love and admiration for the beautiful colors found in natural gems stones. It reflects the deeper feelings of relationships that girls love. Quilt size is 74" x 90". This class will have a kit.

Yellow Brick Road:
Class Location: Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC) Dates & Times: (Charlotte NC Dates) September 9, 16, 23 & 30 Tuesdays 6-9
Class Fee: $60.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description: Get the look of a scrappy quilt using fat quarters—it's a cinch. The number of fat quarters needed is determined by the size you wish to make. The crib size needs only six fat quarters, whereas a king size quilt requires 48. By using simple rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques, you'll be on the road to a fast and fun quilt.
Cheese & Crackers:
Class Location: Lee’s Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times: (Hickory, NC Dates) September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21 & 28 Tuesdays 2-5
Class Fee: $65.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description: Take a bite out of your stash with this simple quilt. Makes four sizes: Lap, Twin, Queen, and King.

Baker's Square:
Class Location: Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times: (Hickory, NC Dates:) September 13, 20, 27 & October 4, 11 & 18 Saturdays 10-1
Class Fee: $60.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description: This fun and easy quilt pattern uses the new 10" square packets by Moda. The 10" squares are called Layer Cakes. The quilt will finish at 58 1/2 x 72.

Lucky Stars: Class Locations: Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates & Times: (Shelby, NC Dates) September 27, October 4, 11 & 18 Saturdays 10-1
Class Fee: $ 60.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description: It's true ... you do make your own luck. Even beginners will have good luck with these simple stars. Fun Fat Quarter Quilt!

Lady Finger- Cake Therapy:
Class Location: Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times: (Charlotte, NC Dates:) October 21, 28, November 11 & 18 Tuesdays 6-8
Class Fee: $60.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description: Perfect for any fabric, but especially great for the shabby chic look, this pattern goes together quickly! This pattern will be made from Moda's Layer Cakes. Includes instructions for table runner, throw, twin and king.

All Things Christmas:
Class Location: Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times: (Hickory, NC Dates:) October 25, November 1, November 15 & 22 First two weeks Saturdays 1:30-4:00 Second two weeks Saturdays 10-1
Class Fee: $35.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description: Sandy Gervais makes Christmas fun with this new quilt panel. We will take Moda's Merry and Bright fabric line and create a quilt 34in x 44in. A great project to get started quilting or a fast gift idea.

Royal Holiday: Class Locations: Lee’s Sewing Center (Hickory, NC) Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates & Times: (Hickory, NC Dates) November 4, 11, & 18 Tuesdays 2-5
(Shelby, NC Dates) November 17, 24 & December 1 Mondays 6-9
Class Fee: $ 35.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description: We will the Moda Kit to complete these two projects. Come make the Hoilday wallhanging and table runner. The kit is in wonderful traditional Christmas colors.

Block a Month: "Wildflower Sampler" Class Locations: Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC) Lee’s Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times: (Shelby, NC Dates) September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, Jaunary 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13 Thursdays 10-1 or 6-9
(Hickory, NC Dates) September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20 Thursdays 10-1 or 6-9
Class Fee: $200.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description: Create a gorgeous array of quilts with patterns from this Possibilities book. The main quilt highlights fourteen different patchwork blocks with beautiful applique in the center panel and wide border. Thirteen additional projects are based on elements from the sampler.
Fashion: 
Beginner Sewing:
Class Locations: Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC) Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC) Lee’s Sewing Center (Hickory, NC) Dates & Times: (Charlotte, NC Dates) September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 & 21 Tuesdays 10-12 October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12 & 19 Wednesdays 7-9
(Shelby, NC Dates) October 6, 13, 20,27, November 3, & 10 Mondays 3:00-5:00
(Hickory, NC Dates) September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11 & 18 Saturdays 2-4
Class Fee: $ 125.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description: Come join us in this six week class to get started in the wonderful world of sewing. In this six week class, we will get familiar with the
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