Class Schedule

Check out the changes being made to the Featherweight Club Classes.  Go over to that page link on the right to find out all about it. 

The  Basic FW Maintenance class is an all-day affair where I teach you how to oil, grease and lube your machine.  You can purchase the oil/grease/motor lube kit at the class and we'll have your machine all happy and humming.  You'll also learn how to thread the machine.  I'll set your bobbin tension to the correct spot and you'll be ready to sew up a storm.  There is a class maximum for the FW Maintenance Class of 12 students.  Get your name on the list early.

The Advanced FW Maintenance class is an all-day affair where you will take the upper tension apart, clean it and put it back together.  You'll learn how to remove a stray thread from the bobbin assembly, and you'll learn how to adjust the belt for optimum efficiency.  If time allows, additional questions will be addressed.  The maximum for this class is 6.

Winter (mid October until mid May)  FW (featherweight) classes are taught at the Quilt Patch, Tecumseh, Michigan.  Vist the Quilt Patch website, https://www.thequiltpatch.com, or call the Quilt Patch to sign up for classes. (517-423-0053)

After each class listed below, a list of materials to bring and a short blurb about the class will be posted prior to class.  Check in often to see what you need to bring.  I hope many of you will join us for our fun get-togethers.

Other classes or speaking engagements not held at the Quilt Patch or Fabric Patch may be held and additional information will be found below when scheduled.  If you would like me to speak at your guild meeting or at a show, just contact me at jdquilts123@yahoo.com

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FW Sew-In Daze -  at the Quilt Patch, Tecumseh, Mi (517-423-0053)

The 4th Saturday every month 

Bring your FW machine and stuff to sew.  Be prepared to enjoy time together with other FW owners making projects and getting together to share in FW stuff.  Jean will be there when it's possible to answer questions and maybe work on a project as well.  Bring your lunch and be prepared for a fun filled day of relax and sew.  If you remember to remind the staff, you'll qualify for 10% off any non-sale purchases that day as well.

FW  Basic Maintenance Class - at the Quilt Patch, Tecumseh, Mi (517-423-0053)

Call the Quilt Patch to be put on the class list, or visit the website, https://www.thequiltpatch.com.

Friday, April 5, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Saturday, November 9, 2024

All maintenance classes run 10am-3pm

PART 1-    First, we will be cleaning the Featherweight Sewing Machine. You will need to bring to class:

-          Your Featherweight  machine

-          An apron

-          A light to see into the machine

-          An old hand towel to lay the machine on

-          A small bowl or box lid to hold parts so they don’t get lost

-          Screwdrivers (slot) and a pair of pliers

-          Tweezers

-          Wooden tooth picks

-          A couple of cleaning cloths (flannel or t-shirt rags work well)

-          An old toothbrush that you’ll never use again.

Bring your lunch to eat between Part 1 and 2 of class

Part 2- Next we will be Threading and Adjusting your Featherweight .  So bring these things as well:

-          Thread

-          Sewing machine needles

-          Make sure you have a bobbin to wind and your bobbin case

-          Scraps of fabric for testing stitches, approximately 8” x 8”

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2023 FW   Advanced Maintenance Class   - at the Quilt Patch, Tecumseh, Mi (517-423-0053)

Call the Quilt Patch to be put on the class list, or visit the website, https://www.thequiltpatch.com.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

All maintenance classes run from 10am to 3pm

Bring the same things to the advanced class that are listed for the Basic maintenance class.

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2024/2025  FW   Retreat/ Workshops     

At this time, there are  2 retreats in August of 2024 held in Marshall, Michigan. Go over to the Retreat page to get more information

There will be 2 retreats in March of 2025 held in Marshall, Michigan.  Go over to the Retreat page to get more information 

Send me an email at jdquilts123@yahoo.com if you would like to get more information about the retreat/workshops planned for 2024/2025. Get your name on the waiting list first so if any cancellations occur, and they often do, you'll be the first one I'll contact to fill in that slot.

2024 Speaking Engagements   

November 14, 2024 @ 7pm

Black Swamp Quilt Guild

Bowling Green, Ohio

I would love to speak with your quilting group or line up a maintenance class.  Contact me for more information.   www.jdquilts123@yahoo.com