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April Dunn 2/9/2012 12:00 PM Basic OPEN
Join this class and learn how to merge, edit, and customize designs in CustomWorks I and II. From adding color stops to editing stitches and even distorting designs, CustomWorks will allow you to make changes to you designs with just a few easy clicks of the mouse. Also learn how some of the other Designer's Gallery tool packs work with CustomWorks and are beneficial to make editing a breeze. Software Featured: CustomWorks; CustomWorks II (1.16666666666667 hours)

April Dunn 2/9/2012 2:00 PM Basic OPEN
Not sure what the different Designer's Gallery® programs do or what you might need? Wonder why everyone who uses Designer's Gallery software loves the different programs and their ease of use? This class is an overview class that goes through how all the Designer's Gallery programs fit together...from platforms to Studio tool packs to digitizing to more...we'll discuss it all. Software Featured: StudioPlus™, Studio™ III, CustomWorks™ II, DensityWorks™, SizeWorks™, HoopWorks™, MonogramWorks™, QuiltWorks™ II, Quilt LabelWorks™, MasterWorks™ Lite, MasterWorks™ II, Interactive Embroidery (2.25 hours)

April Dunn 2/10/2012 9:00 AM Basic OPEN
Designer's Gallery StudioPlus is an Embroidery Management Software. This program is a must-have for every embroidery design collector! Convert, catalog, and color sort your collection of embroidery designs with ease. Join us for this class and learn all the basics about using the main features in Designer's Gallery StudioPlus including ColorWorks. Software Featured: StudioPlus, ColorWorks (2 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/10/2012 10:00 AM Basic OPEN
Now that you have a Baby Lock Enterprise and a Jumbo hoop, you may be wondering where you are going to find designs to fit your new hoop. The good news is that with Designer's Gallery SizeWorks and HoopWorks you can easily take any embroidery design you own and use it in your Jumbo Hoop! In this class you will learn how easy it is to size and split Jumbo hoop designs for your Baby Lock Enterprise using SizeWorks and HoopWorks. And if you are looking for even more ways to use your Jumbo hoop learn how you can use Studio III or CustomWorks to arrange several designs in your Jumbo hoop and then split the design with HoopWorks. And of course we will also take a look at how to use the digital camera technology in your Enterprise and an embroidery positioning sticker to sew your Jumbo designs. Software Featured: Studio™ III, CustomWorks™ II, SizeWorks™, HoopWorks™ (1 hour)

Lora Kesilis 2/10/2012 12:00 PM Basic OPEN
Take your lettering to a new level of creativity with LetterWorks III. Use the professionally digitized fonts included in LetterWorks III to add wonderful creative lettering quickly and easily to all of your embroidery projects. After taking this class you will be able to use the outline fonts to change the style of your lettering, add multiple colors to your lettering, stretch and skew the shape of your letters and even create lettering that follows a path designed by you! If you are ready to have some creative fun with your lettering, this class is the one for you. Software Featured: LetterWorks™ III (1.25 hours)

April Dunn 2/10/2012 1:00 PM Intermediate OPEN
Want to use your own scanned images for creating designs or logos...then this class can help you be more successful. We discuss different options in scanners and other information to help you successfully scan an image for use in a digitized design. We will also cover two ways to process a scanned image in MasterWorks/MasterWorks II. Software Featured: MasterWorks™ II, MasterWorks™ (1.5 hours)

April Dunn 2/12/2012 12:00 PM Basic OPEN
We think that Designer's Gallery DensityWorks is an important part of any embroiderer's software library. Join us for this class and see why we feel this way. We will cover all the basic functions of DensityWorks so this is a great class whether you just got the program, owned it a long time or want to see what it is all about. Exercises include using the program as a stand-alone and as a tool pack. Software Featured: DensityWorks Class Demonstrated Through: StudioPlus, Studio III, CustomWorks (1.16666666666667 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/13/2012 10:00 AM Basic OPEN
Learn the basics of computer automated quilting with Baby Locks QuiltMotion software and the Baby Lock Jewel, or Crown Jewel. See how easy it is to move within the Flow Through System from designing your perfect quilting layout to stitching the quilt of your dreams. Learn to design both quilt layouts and pantographs. The various methods of placing your designs on the quilt top will be discussed. The class also covers how to pull up the bobbin thread and stitch your quilt design. If you are new to QuiltMotion, it is strongly suggested that you take this QuiltMotion Basics class before moving on to other QuiltMotion and PatternCAD classes. Software Featured: QuiltMotion Software Products Featured: Jewel, Crown Jewel (1.5 hours)

April Dunn 2/13/2012 2:00 PM Basic OPEN
There's nothing like a monogram to add a "touch of class" to your clothing and other personal items or to personalize a gift for that special someone. MonogramWorks is a user friendly, feature packed program that accepts additional font packs from Designer's Gallery and will have you on your way to fancy lettering and Monograms in no time. Join this class and learn how to make MonogramWorks work for you. Software Featured:MonogramWorks Other Products Featured: Additional Font Packs (1.25 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/13/2012 8:00 PM Basic OPEN
Use LetterWorks III and you will have the easiest and most professional looking lettering at your fingertips. Learn how to use the professionally digitized fonts included in LetterWorks with your embroidery collection for custom looks. See how using Recipes will make it easy embroider lettering on any fabric. In this class you will see how easy it is to use LetterWorks III as a stand-alone program, and you will learn how to run it as a tool pack with Studio or CustomWorks. Software Featured: LetterWorks™ III Class Demonstrated Through: Studio™ III, CustomWorks™ II, StudioPlus™ (1.5 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/14/2012 6:00 PM Basic OPEN
If you have not tried the new Interactive embroidery collections from Designer's Gallery, you are missing a lot of fun. Come see how easy it is to work with the Interactive collections and you will be amazed at how many designs you will have and at how quickly you can create custom embroidery. Software Featured: Christmas Traditions™, Celtic Interactives™ Embroidery (1 hour)

April Dunn 2/14/2012 8:00 PM Basic OPEN
We think that Designer's Gallery DensityWorks is an important part of any embroiderer's software library. Join us for this class and see why we feel this way. We will cover all the basic functions of DensityWorks so this is a great class whether you just got the program, owned it a long time or want to see what it is all about. Exercises include using the program as a stand-alone and as a tool pack. Software Featured: DensityWorks Class Demonstrated Through: StudioPlus, Studio III, CustomWorks (1.16666666666667 hours)

April Dunn 2/15/2012 9:00 AM Basic OPEN
There's nothing like a monogram to add a "touch of class" to your clothing and other personal items or to personalize a gift for that special someone. MonogramWorks is a user friendly, feature packed program that accepts additional font packs from Designer's Gallery and will have you on your way to fancy lettering and Monograms in no time. Join this class and learn how to make MonogramWorks work for you. Software Featured:MonogramWorks Other Products Featured: Additional Font Packs (1.25 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/15/2012 10:00 AM Intermediate OPEN
In this class you will learn how to create and sew texture quilting from edge to edge across the surface of your quilt. Learn what type of quilt design will work best and how to optimize it so it sews continuously. How to pull the bobbin thread up for trimming at the end of a design is covered along with what to do if you run out of bobbin thread in the middle of your design. After taking this class you will know just how to return to sewing in the right spot. Learn how you can even "nudge" the needle to exactly the right place. If you are new to QuiltMotion, it is strongly suggested that you take QuiltMotion Basics before moving on to other QuiltMotion classes. Software Featured: QuiltMotion Software Machine Featured: Jewel, Crown Jewel (1 hour)

Lora Kesilis 2/15/2012 8:00 PM Basic OPEN
Learn the basics of working with this unique digitizing program designed specifically for quilters. Learn how easy it is to create Redwork embroidery designs, appliqué designs, quilting motifs, and automatic stippling. You will also learn how to run QuiltWorks as a tool pack through Studio or CustomWorks, and see that you can also run QuiltWorks as a stand-alone program. A note to owners of QuiltWorks I: Although the exercises shown in this class can also be done in QuiltWorks I, the layout of the design page is different. You may prefer to take QuiltWorks I - The Basics. QuiltWorks I - The Basics is taught "By Request Only". To request the class, please email sah@babylock.com. Include in your request the day of the week and whether you prefer morning, afternoon or evening classes. Software Featured: QuiltWorks™ II Class Demonstrated Through: Studio™ III, CustomWorks™ II, StudioPlus™ (1.5 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/16/2012 10:00 AM Intermediate OPEN
Learn how to set up a Quilt layout for a quilt with sashing between the blocks. And see how to create a pantograph for the horizontal sashing, and how to create a vertical quilting pattern for the sashings between the blocks. And then learn how to take it to the quilt and place it exactly where it needs to be. And if you have borders to quilt, you will love the information about using the quick border design tools. And of course we will cover how to get those borders placed and quilted. If you are new to QuiltMotion, it is strongly suggested that you take QuiltMotion Basics before moving on to other QuiltMotion classes. Software Featured: QuiltMotion Software Machine Featured: Jewel, Crown Jewel (1 hour)

April Dunn 2/16/2012 3:00 PM Basic OPEN
Beware! This software may be addictive. Join me for an hour or so to learn how to use all of the cool new features and Design Decoration Tools in CustomWorks II. From using the new Navigator window to creating quilt blocks with the new Carousel tool or perfect placement with Place and Stitch, a software program has never been sew much fun. You can even create crystal templates with the Accent tool and use the Scatter tool to create fabric patterns. This class will NOT cover the basics, so it is highly recommended that you take "CustomWorks I and II - The Basics" class before taking this class. Software Featured: CustomWorks II (1.33333333333333 hours)

April Dunn 2/16/2012 7:30 PM Basic OPEN
You have a bunch of designs and you're confused on how to find them or work with them all at one time. Studio III is embroidery management software and a must-have for every embroidery design collector! No matter how large your collection grows, this advanced design management software allows you to quickly catalog, cross reference, and instantly find your designs later. This class explores additional features in Studio III not covered in the "Getting Started with Studio III" class. We will approach various scenarios that help you work with single and multiple designs at a time. This class covers such features as Cataloging designs/Printing a Catalog of your designs/Batch format conversion/Batch Notes/Send to Layout/Save to BMP...and more along the way. We recommend taking Sew@Home class "Getting Started with Studio III" prior to taking this class. Software Featured: Studio™ III (2 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/16/2012 8:00 PM Basic OPEN
If you are ready to start designing your own quilting designs for your QuiltMotion system then we have the class for you. Learn how easy it is to create your own unique quilting designs and how even the simplest quilting motif can be manipulated into many different looks. You will be having fun and creating your own unique style of quilting in no time! If you are new to QuiltMotion, it is strongly suggested that you take QuiltMotion Basics before moving on to other QuiltMotion or PatternCAD classes. Software Featured: QuiltMotion Software (1 hour)

Lora Kesilis 2/17/2012 10:00 AM Intermediate OPEN
The photo stitch wizards in Palette are unique in their ability to create artistic renderings of your precious photos in thread. And in Palette 9 new options have been added to the Photo wizards to enhance your ability to create beautiful embroidery designs from your photos. And, for another take on working with your photos, see how you can work within Palette 9 to print your photo onto fabric, or use iron-on transfers and add embroidered details to the image. And, for another take on working with your photos, see how you can work within Palette 9 to print your photo onto fabric, or use iron-on transfers and add embroidered details to the image. Software Feature: Palette 9 (1 hour)

Lora Kesilis 2/17/2012 12:00 PM Basic OPEN
Transform artwork into beautiful embroidery using a multitude of stitch effects and design options to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Accomplish all of this while working on one design page environment! Never before has digitizing been so easy! Software Featured: MasterWorks™, MasterWorks™ II, MasterWorks™ Lite (1.33333333333333 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/20/2012 10:00 AM Intermediate OPEN
Learn how to use Scoot to create more elaborate quilting. Although you can only Place one design in each block on your quilt layout, there is no limit on the number of designs that can be Scooted in from adjacent blocks. See how to design and sew a 24 inch quilted block with nine designs in it. Learn how to use Row Wrapping to Scoot whole rows of quilt patterns without getting gaps at the ends of the rows. And see how easy it is to put 13 designs into 9 blocks for a custom pantograph. In no time at all you will be Scooting your designs around on your quilt layouts and enjoying the creative freedom that comes with sewing outside the lines. If you are new to QuiltMotion, it is strongly suggested that you take QuiltMotion Basics before moving on to other QuiltMotion or PatternCAD classes. Software Featured: QuiltMotion Software Machine Featured: Jewel, Crown Jewel (1 hour)

April Dunn 2/20/2012 2:30 PM Basic OPEN
Join this class and learn how to merge, edit, and customize designs in CustomWorks I and II. From adding color stops to editing stitches and even distorting designs, CustomWorks will allow you to make changes to you designs with just a few easy clicks of the mouse. Also learn how some of the other Designer's Gallery tool packs work with CustomWorks and are beneficial to make editing a breeze. Software Featured: CustomWorks; CustomWorks II (1.16666666666667 hours)

April Dunn 2/20/2012 7:30 PM Basic OPEN
Beware! This software may be addictive. Join me for an hour or so to learn how to use all of the cool new features and Design Decoration Tools in CustomWorks II. From using the new Navigator window to creating quilt blocks with the new Carousel tool or perfect placement with Place and Stitch, a software program has never been sew much fun. You can even create crystal templates with the Accent tool and use the Scatter tool to create fabric patterns. This class will NOT cover the basics, so it is highly recommended that you take "CustomWorks I and II - The Basics" class before taking this class. Software Featured: CustomWorks II (1.33333333333333 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/20/2012 8:00 PM Basic OPEN
Take your lettering to a new level of creativity with LetterWorks III. Use the professionally digitized fonts included in LetterWorks III to add wonderful creative lettering quickly and easily to all of your embroidery projects. After taking this class you will be able to use the outline fonts to change the style of your lettering, add multiple colors to your lettering, stretch and skew the shape of your letters and even create lettering that follows a path designed by you! If you are ready to have some creative fun with your lettering, this class is the one for you. Software Featured: LetterWorks™ III (1.25 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/21/2012 6:00 PM Intermediate OPEN
Learn how to use Scoot to create more elaborate quilting. Although you can only Place one design in each block on your quilt layout, there is no limit on the number of designs that can be Scooted in from adjacent blocks. See how to design and sew a 24 inch quilted block with nine designs in it. Learn how to use Row Wrapping to Scoot whole rows of quilt patterns without getting gaps at the ends of the rows. And see how easy it is to put 13 designs into 9 blocks for a custom pantograph. In no time at all you will be Scooting your designs around on your quilt layouts and enjoying the creative freedom that comes with sewing outside the lines. If you are new to QuiltMotion, it is strongly suggested that you take QuiltMotion Basics before moving on to other QuiltMotion or PatternCAD classes. Software Featured: QuiltMotion Software Machine Featured: Jewel, Crown Jewel (1 hour)

Lora Kesilis 2/21/2012 8:00 PM Basic OPEN
Learn the basics of computer automated quilting with Baby Locks QuiltMotion software and the Baby Lock Jewel, or Crown Jewel. See how easy it is to move within the Flow Through System from designing your perfect quilting layout to stitching the quilt of your dreams. Learn to design both quilt layouts and pantographs. The various methods of placing your designs on the quilt top will be discussed. The class also covers how to pull up the bobbin thread and stitch your quilt design. If you are new to QuiltMotion, it is strongly suggested that you take this QuiltMotion Basics class before moving on to other QuiltMotion and PatternCAD classes. Software Featured: QuiltMotion Software Products Featured: Jewel, Crown Jewel (1.5 hours)

April Dunn 2/22/2012 9:00 AM Basic OPEN
The most popular features in software have come together in EmbroideryWorks, from sizing and density control to basic lettering. EmbroideryWorks Everyday comes with all the essential tools you'll use daily all bundled into one package. Join us as we cover the basic features included in both EmbroideryWorks programs. EmbroideryWorks Advanced owners: It is suggested you take this class before taking for "EmbroideryWorks - After the Basics" class. Software Featured: EmbroideryWorks™ Everyday, EmbroideryWorks™ Advanced (1.25 hours)

April Dunn 2/22/2012 2:00 PM Basic OPEN
Designer's Gallery StudioPlus is an Embroidery Management Software. This program is a must-have for every embroidery design collector! Convert, catalog, and color sort your collection of embroidery designs with ease. Join us for this class and learn all the basics about using the main features in Designer's Gallery StudioPlus including ColorWorks. Software Featured: StudioPlus, ColorWorks (2 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/22/2012 6:00 PM Intermediate OPEN
So you have taken the QuiltMotion Basics class, and you have done a little quilting with your new system and now you are ready to experience some of the Advanced Tools that QuiltCAD offers. This is your class. The class will focus on using the various functions of QuiltCAD that were not covered in the Basics class including sewing and recording your own quilt designs, merging blocks, and how to use the print function to preview your quilting designs or to create your own paper pantographs for free motion quilting. You will also learn how to use the Advanced Tools including Repeating Patterns, Row Rippling and Triangle Blocks. If you are new to QuiltMotion, it is strongly suggested that you take QuiltMotion Basics before moving on to other QuiltMotion classes. Software Featured: QuiltMotion Software Machine Featured: Jewel, Crown Jewel (1 hour)

Lora Kesilis 2/22/2012 8:00 PM Basic OPEN
Do you need help getting a handle on the new features of QuiltWorks II? Come see what new features are in QuiltWorks II and how those features will make it faster and easier to create embroidery and quilting designs. Note-this class was formerly called "QuiltWorks II - Getting Started with the New Features". A note to owners of QuiltWorks I: If you would like to see what was added to version two of QuiltWorks, you will enjoy this class. However if you are looking for instructions on how to use QuiltWorks version one, then you may prefer taking QuiltWorks I - The Basics. QuiltWorks I - The Basics is taught "By Request Only". To request the class, please email sah@babylock.com. Include in your request the day of the week and whether you prefer morning, afternoon or evening classes. Software Featured: QuiltWorks™ II (1.33333333333333 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/23/2012 6:00 PM Basic OPEN
Now that you have a Baby Lock Enterprise and a Jumbo hoop, you may be wondering where you are going to find designs to fit your new hoop. The good news is that with Designer's Gallery SizeWorks and HoopWorks you can easily take any embroidery design you own and use it in your Jumbo Hoop! In this class you will learn how easy it is to size and split Jumbo hoop designs for your Baby Lock Enterprise using SizeWorks and HoopWorks. And if you are looking for even more ways to use your Jumbo hoop learn how you can use Studio III or CustomWorks to arrange several designs in your Jumbo hoop and then split the design with HoopWorks. And of course we will also take a look at how to use the digital camera technology in your Enterprise and an embroidery positioning sticker to sew your Jumbo designs. Software Featured: Studio™ III, CustomWorks™ II, SizeWorks™, HoopWorks™ (1 hour)

Lora Kesilis 2/23/2012 8:00 PM Basic OPEN
Transform artwork into beautiful embroidery using a multitude of stitch effects and design options to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Accomplish all of this while working on one design page environment! Never before has digitizing been so easy! Software Featured: MasterWorks™, MasterWorks™ II, MasterWorks™ Lite (1.33333333333333 hours)

Lora Kesilis 2/24/2012 10:00 AM Basic OPEN
Join us for this class and learn how easy it is to combine the frames, fonts, and decorative embroidery patterns built into Quilt LabelWorks to create your own custom embroidered labels. The class covers how to use the different elements, and how to edit both the text and the embroidered frames and decorations. You will see how easy it is to combine embroidery patterns you already own with the elements included in Quilt LabelWorks. And you will even learn how to use copy and paste so you don't have to type that whole poem! Software Featured:Quilt LabelWorks (1 hour)

Lora Kesilis 2/24/2012 12:00 PM Basic OPEN
If you are ready to get started with MasterWorks Lite then this is the class for you. You will see how quickly you can create your own custom embroidery and how to edit those embroidery designs. Both the Auto-digitizing wizard and the cross stitch wizard are featured in this class. You will also learn how to bring in a backdrop picture and trace it. You will be shown how to create and sew your own appliqué designs and how to use the text tool create custom monograms and how to add lettering to the embroidery design of your choice. Software Featured: MasterWorks™ Lite (1.5 hours)

April Dunn 3/2/2012 9:00 AM Basic OPEN
You have an embroidery design and are wondering how you're going to get it ready to stitch? Studio III is the latest version of Designer's Gallery Studio software and this class explores some of the basic features in Studio III to help you get your design ready for and take the design to your machine. This class covers such Studio III features as Color Sort/Creating a Basting file/Creating Notes/Converting file formats/Reduce Needle Count/Printing a placement template/various thread color conversion options including using ColorWorks...and more. This is one of two basic classes that cover the many features offered in Designer's Gallery® Studio III. Software Featured: Studio™ III (1.75 hours)