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Store Hours
Tues.-Thurs.-Fri.
10am-6pm
Wed. 10am-8pm
Sat. 10am-5pm
Sun. 12pm-5pm
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1965 West Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 945-5541
We're located in
Lancaster, California,
so if you are in
our area, be sure to
stop in for a visit! (map)
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Bolts
in the Bathtub invites you to join Fern's
Friendship Night!
The second Friday of every month, from 5:30pm-9pm plan on dropping by to finish projects
or get help on new ones. Meet new friends or
sew with old ones at
"your sewing room away from home".
No reservations required! We look forward to seeing you!
NO FERN'S FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY IN JULY
August 13th
September 10th |
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WEDNESDAYS WITH BITB
This open sewing class is perfect for those
who want a little help with their quilting project or just
want to sew in the delightful company of others.
BITB staff
will be on hand to provide help or just cheer you on.
July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
August 4th & 25th
Sept 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd
10am - 3 pm
Class fee:
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American Patchwork & Quilting is challenging America to “Make a
Pillowcase, Make a Difference”, by sewing and then donating a
million pillowcases during 2010 (no, you are not responsible for
the entire million).
Thanks to our wonderful customers we have accumulated over 60
pillowcases for Valley Oasis here in the Antelope Valley. We are
holding another all-day workshop on August 20th. Please donate at
any time or join us, to help make as many as we can. Even if you
don't sew, you can help by cutting fabric or pressing pillowcases.
If you can't attend, you can drop off fabric kits in advance.
Please let us know if you plan to come for all or part of the day.
For pillowcase instructions, in case you don't have a favorite
pattern of your own, visit American Patchwork & Quilting for the
standard size case instructions. Please use good quilt store
quality fabrics. Please wash and dry the cases before you bring
them to the store and put them in a ziplock bag. Bolts in the
Bathtub will donate pillowcases dropped off or made to Valley
Oasis.
The Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council is a community-based
organization, dedicated to
eliminating violence in the home and community. The council
promotes non-violence through
community awareness and prevention, as well as, providing safe
shelter, education, and
supportive services to victims of domestic violence and their
children.
Workshop
August 20
10am-5pm
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EMBROIDERY TAKEOUT
Talk about instant gratification Bolts in the Bathtub has
nearly 1000 design packs available, right in the store, for
you to purchase on multi-formatted CD or USB sticks. You can
purchase them several ways: try a Build Your Own Pack with 10
or 20 designs: buy an entire stock or licensed collection: or
watch for a re-release of favorite discontinued licensed
collections.
We write the design on the spot, to a multi-formatted CD or
USB stick, and color print the designs, color assignment, and
cover for the case. New designs are added monthly. Come into
the shop to browse over 40,000 available designs or go to
www.embroideryonline.com . Formats available: .ART, .DST,
.EXP, .HUS, .JEF, .PES, AND .XXX. |
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WEBINARS
Bernina Webinars are an innovative way to learn more about
Bernina products and about sewing in general. Hosted by
talented Bernina Educators, our webinars bring you the latest
tricks and techniques to make your sewing even more
successful! You can watch these informative, inspiring, and
free programs at home by visiting
www.berninausa.com
where invitations to upcoming events are posted on the home
page.
July 28 Explorations
July 29 My Label |

BERNINA® Mastery
Classes
These classes are complimentary with the purchase of a new or
used* machine from Bolts in the Bathtub**. Learn how to get the
most out of your Bernina. The more wonderful features your machine
has, the greater your number of classes. Call or come in to
reserve your space (pre-registration required).
* Includes all used “modern” style” machines (Activa, Aurora,
Artista, Virtuosa & 8 Series).
** Bernina Of America values new owner classes at $50 per hour.
MASTERY BASICS
Class covers the care of your machine, threading, proper bobbin
winding, maintenance, needles, thread, practical stitches, and
buttonholes.
July 23rd
10-1 pm
MASTERY BEYOND
Continue mastering your computerized Bernina sewing machine,
including use of alphabets, decorative and quilting stitches, use
of twin needles, walking foot, and BSR. Programming memory or
combi-mode will also be explored.
July 23rd
2-5pm
MASTERY ARTISTA
For Artista 180, 200, 730 Machines
Customize your machine with directional stitching.
Call to set up private class.
MASTERY BASIC SOFTWARE
Software is capable of so much. This is for all levels of
software. Learn how to combine designs, change colors within the
design, and add lettering and much more. Did you know that Bernina
software works on most machines? We offer these classes free to
those who bought their software at Bolts in the Bathtub. If you
purchased your software elsewhere, the class is $50. Basic
computer knowledge required.
Call for class info.
MASTERY EMBROIDERY
Start with how to set up your machine and computer (EC on PC for
Aurora's). Then learn how to hoop and the basics of stabilizers,
embroidery threads, and needles. For all level embroidery machine
owners.
July 30th
10-2:30pm
MASTERY SERGER BASICS
Learn the ins and outs of your Bernina serger, as well as the
different stitches that you can do. Threads, needles and different
fabric will be discussed.
Call for class info.
8 SERIES MASTERY
Spend the day with your 820 or 830. You may use the emulator for
class, but your machine is recommended. Threading, using combi-mode
and dual feed are some of the subjects to be covered. There will
be a 45 minute lunch break.
July 31st
10-4:30 pm
Class fee: $100 Free if machine was purchased from BITB.
830 MASTERY EMBROIDERY
Discover the joys of embroidering with the 830.
August 15th
12:30-4:30 pm

VIRTUAL BERNINA CLUB
Instructor: Staff
Looking to increase your machine, notion and accessory knowledge?
Join us for a Virtual Bernina experience. All sewing machine
owners invited. Class fee includes a CD. Fall in love with sewing
again! This class will entertain, inspire and educate you all
through the magic of a Webinar. It is all there - from quilting to
home décor and garments to heirloom! No skill or special sewing
machine required. No supply list or machine to bring.
12 - 2 pm
Class fee: $10 per session
July No Class
August 27th Christmas in August
Get inspired to sew for the holidays with these clever
embellishments and techniques in a wide range of projects.
September 24thth Inside Out
Bias bound, covered, zippered and serged! Never have an ordinary
seam again on any of your projects.
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SOFTWARE
and EMBROIDERY CLASSES

MASTERY BASIC SOFTWARE
Instructor: Dawna Harrison
Learn editing tools that allow you to add lettering, combine
designs, and change color, size and orientation within the hoop.
Bernina V6 Embroidery Software owners and Aurora owners with
EConPC should take this class. Basic computer skills required.
Call to schedule class. Free with purchase of machine or software
from BITB.
SOFTWARE SAMPLER
Instructor: Dawna Harrison
Increase your Artista software skills, by working through a series
of projects lead by a Bernina Educator in a video presentation. V6
Designer Plus Software is used in the virtual trainings. Class fee
includes CD with lesson presentation and project ideas for using
design. Bring your laptop and prepare to learn tricks that allow
you to produce professional looking embroideries.
Aug 21 & Sept 18
11-1pm
Class fee: $15 per session
August - Car Organizer
Outline Fun! Use our powerful new outlining tool to create echo
quilting! Explore the Auto Digitizer and Magic Wand to create
redwork and Lettering outlines!
September - Bottle Wrap
Use the Pattern Run feature to create a beautiful decorative edge
on a bottle wrap. Have fun embellishing and personalizing!
ADVANCED SOFTWARE
Instructors:
Dawna Harrison & Peggy Vachon
Take your V6 Designer-Plus software to a higher level. Each month
you will explore the technology available for the full use of your
software.
Aug 21st Pillowcase Cuff Border
Sept 18th - Digitizing
2-4pm
Class fee: $15 per class
CUTWORK CLUB
Instructor: Dawna Harrison
There's a new edge to creative sewing … cutting! The BERNINA
Cutwork Software gives your BERNINA embroidery system the power to
cut shapes, patterns and designs from single or multiple layers.
Staying on the cutting edge can be sew much fun.
July 24th, Aug 24th & Sept 29th
10-12:30 pm
Class fee: $10 per class
EQ6 & 7 ELECTRIC QUILT
Instructor: Tiffany Hayes
Do you have EQ6 and need some guidance? Do you need someone to
walk you through the basics and show you some cool stuff you can
do with your software? Well, this is the class for you. This will
be an adventure and fun learning experience. Tiffany will share
with you what she has learned about the EQ6 program. She has used
EQ programs for many years and wants you to enjoy the program the
way she does.
July 21st
5:30-7:30pm
Class fee: $18
FLORAL VISIONS EMBROIDERY QUILT

Instructor: Dawna Harrison
Featuring Bernina Embroidery Software and OESD's Floral Vision's
Collection!
Purchase of Floral Visions CD from BITB required. Class fee
includes patterns notebook and first two classes.
Second class July 17th
10-2pm
Fee: $80
FLORAL VISIONS WORKSHOPS
The monthly workshops will feature assembling the embroidery
designs using Bernina V6 Software and your Bernina embroidery
machine. It will also cover additional tricks, tips and
techniques; lessons on multi-hooping, presser feet and
accessories. Other projects and patterns will be discussed.
August 14th & Sept 11th
10-2pm
Class fee: $20 per Session
830 PAPILLION PILLOW

Instructor: Dawna Harrison
Learn to use your 830's endless hooping capabilities in embroidery
as you make a beautiful butterfly pillow with tassel trim.
Sept 26th
12:30-4:30pm
Class fee: $20
HANDWORK
BEGINNING HAND NEEDLETURN APPLIQUE 
Instructor: Tiffany Hayes
Tiffany will share with you her stress-free needleturn appliqué.
Students will be directly in touch with their needle, thread, and
fabric. She will show how incredibly easy appliqué is without the
use of freezer paper, toothpicks, starch, cardboard, ironing, or
interfacing -- all things that needlessly complicate what is
otherwise a very simple process. Tiffany has been creating quilts
with hand needleturn appliqué for many years and would love to
share her tips and techniques with you.
August 13th
10-12 pm
Class fee: $14
APPLIQUÉ CLUB

Join other appliquérs as they work on personal projects. All
levels of experience are welcome to join.
July 13th & 27th
August 10th & 24th
September 14th & 28th
4-6pm
Class fee: $10 per month
APPLIQUÉ WORKSHOP
Enjoy the camaraderie while you work on the appliqué project of
your choice.
July 6th & 20th
August 3rd & 17th
September 7th & 21st
10-1 pm
Class fee: $10 per session
A TISKET A TASKET
 
Instructor: Tiffany Hayes
12 Months of Baskets! This 39 ½” x 49" quilt is 12 months of
baskets filled with special treats for each month! The sample is
made with hand appliqué, but all techniques are encouraged to be
used with this adorable quilt. Join us in class and create to your
heart's desire. Choose a Charm pack for your color inspiration and
a variety of fabric to play with.
Sept 1st, Oct 6th & Nov 3rd
6-8 pm OR Sept 2nd, Oct 7th & Nov 4th
10-12 pm
Class fee: $30 for 3 sessions
QUILTING CLASSES
START QUILTING 
Instructor: Dawna Harrison
Lay the right foundation for a quilting passion. A machine piecing
class designed to help the new quilter get off to the best
possible start. In this class you will make the rail fence quilt
top only. We offer a 15% discount on the rotary cutter, mat,
rulers, fabric and other supplies for students enrolled in this
class. Book required.
July 28th, Aug 4th & 11th
5-8pm
OR
July 11th & 18th
10-2:30 pm
Class fee: $54
FREE-MOTION QUILTING 
Instructor: Tiffany Hayes
Whether you have a BSR or not, you can machine quilt your
creations in a fraction of the time once you have learned this
skill. Bring your patience with you. It does take time to get the
feel of this technique. Class covers layering, spray basting,
needles and thread choices.
August 29th
1-4pm
Class fee: $21
BINDING
Instructor: Dawna Harrison
Does binding have you in a bind? Come learn how easy it is to have
a straight grain binding with perfect mitered corners and a
seamless closure. Lecture/demo.
July 14th 4-5:30pm
OR
Sept 25th 2-3:30pm
Class fee: $13
BARGELLO IN THE ROUND  
Instructor: Tiffany Hayes
Construct this stunning quilt using strip sets and the 10 degree
ruler. Come and learn a new technique. You too can make a unique
circular quilt. This class is not for a beginner. Quilts Without
Corners book required as well as wedge ruler.
Aug 28th
10-1pm
Class fee: $21
CHECKERBOARD 

Instructor: Tiffany Hayes
Make Tiffany's newest quilt patterns. This quilt requires some
strip piecing and uses the now famous 2 ½” fabric strips. Use the
store's AccuCut to cut your strips quickly and perfectly and learn
to make this wonderful quilt. Pattern required.
Sept 9th & 23rd
12-2pm
Class fee: $28
IF THE HAT FITS
 
Instructor: Tiffany Hayes
If you have never done a Buggy Barn pattern, this witch wall quilt
is your chance for a lot of fun. The quilt uses a layering and
shuffling technique that brings variety and fun to the quilt. The
pattern is three dimensional and the witches legs and noses add
movement and texture. You can almost see them fly.
Aug 18th & 25th 5:30-7:30pm
OR
Aug 19th & 26TH 10:30-12:30pm
Class fee: $28
RED N BUTTER  

Instructor: Dawna Harrison
This is classic patchwork quilting at its best. The simple design
of this 57” x 69” throw looks fabulous in many different color
ways. Pattern Required.
Aug 3rd & 17th
2-5pm
Class fee: $28
ONE BLOCK WONDERS  
Instructor: Peggy Vachon
Using a fabric of your choice with a 24” repeat, create your own
fabric, your own design and your own quilt. No two are ever the
same. Book required.
Aug 8th & 22nd
12:30-3:30pm
Class fee: $42
WORKSHOP WITH KAREN

Instructor: Karen Richards
Karen will demonstrate techniques used to create McKenna Ryan and
Mt. Redoubt pattern designs. You may choose any of their patterns
that you wish to work on in class. Karen's sample of Mckenna
Ryan's Faith Hope Love, is hanging in the store for inspiration.
Sept 29th
5:30-7:30pm
Class fee: $14 per session
MODA YOU

Professor: Dawna Harrison
Moda U is now Moda You - a once a month opportunity to view new
projects, patterns and fabrics. Demonstrations of tools and
techniques give you new knowledge. Be sure to bring your show and
share. Classroom is open for sewing for students from 12-2:45 pm
July 18th & Aug 1st
3pm Lecture
Class fee: $25 Third Trimester
ENGLISH PATHWAYS  
Instructor: Dawna Harrison
A progressive patchwork program by Kaye England. Class meets to
receive new border pattern & learn new techniques. Five sessions
remaining.
July 27th, Aug 31st, Sept 28th, Oct 26th & Nov 30th
6-9pm
BLOCK OF THE MONTH WORKSHOP
Do you need a place to focus on your blocks? Bring your project to
work on (current or previous) and get help if you need it.
July 25th & Sept 10th
12:30-4:30 pm
OR
Aug 31st
1:30-5:30pm
Class fee: $10 per session
BLOOMING NINE-PATCH
 
Instructor: Vicki Wall
Watch a simple nine-patch block on point bloom into a beautiful
vision of color. The first meeting is short and Vicki will discuss
fabric selection and cutting instructions. No machine will be
needed until your second class.
Sept 11th
2:30-4pm
Sept 25th & Oct 30th
10-1pm
Class fee: $53
SEWING CLASSES
PURSENALITIES
Instructor: Dawna Harrison
Create designer handbags for all your accessory wardrobe needs. Go
from simple with a fabrics to more detailed with patchwork or
fabric and ribbon combined, all it takes is imagination. One purse
frame is all you need for a drawer full of options. Purse frame
required.
August 6th
3-5:30 pm
Class fee: $18
CUTE SKIRT
 
Instructor: Victoria Rosales
Learn to sew a simple eight panel skirt, with a straight front
waistband & elasticized back for comfort. Class will cover how to
read a pattern, construction, and basic machine and tool
techniques. Pattern required.
July 22nd, Aug 5th & 19th
1-3 pm
Class fee: $40
HOME DEC WITH PEGGY
Instructor: Peggy Vachon
Have you noticed all the beautiful pillows we now have decorating
the store? Peggy is the creative force behind them. Join her
monthly for a new technique to add to your toolbox of knowledge.
Christmas is coming and pillows are a great gift. Lecture/Demo
July 15th, August 12th & Sept 16th
12-2 pm
Class fee: $10 per session
CUPCAKE PINCUSHION
Instructor: Eve Hall
A cupcake pincushion will make the perfect gift for any quilting
or sewing buddy.
August 28 2-5pm
Class fee: $21
MY LABEL
Instructor: Dawna Harrison
Join other My Label owners as we work through fitting and software
questions. Please be sure to bring your computer with My Label
installed and any muslins you are working on.
July 24th
1- 5 pm
Class fee: $15
CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
Instructor: Peggy Vachon
Learn how to make a festive Christmas Tree Skirt using a paper
pieced method
that features Christmas Trees that you can embellish or leave
plain.
Finish your skirt edge with a scallop and learn how to make a
beautiful binding
that won't pucker using a hand sewing method or sewing machine
method.
Class fee includes pattern.
Sept 12th
12:30-3:30 pm
Class fee: $30
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Cancellation Policy
Pre-registration
is a must. Class fees are required to register.
We consider your enrollment to be a commitment to our teachers, so
please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before
registering. Your supply list will be available when you
register. Be sure to pick up the items you need prior to
class, so you can be prepared when class starts. Please let us know if you are unable to attend a class you
registered for. We will credit or transfer a class fee only if we
are notified seven working days in advance (out of town teachers
excluded). If we cancel the class, you will receive a refund in
the method which you paid. All Bernina Training classes are free
with Bernina sewing machine purchases from Bolts in the Bathtub.
Cancellation policy:
To receive store credit or refund for any cancellation, we must be
notified 7 days prior so we
may offer your space to someone else.
No refunds will be given otherwise. Thank you.
Class Supply List
Class supply lists provided at time of registration. Please have
your supplies prior to class. All books, patterns and supplies for
the classes are available in the store. When a class requires a
book or pattern, you must purchase one. Sharing books/patterns for
the classes is not authorized due to copyrights.
Class
Registration Form
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