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
 

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.

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.

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

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