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More Classes In November!

11/3/2025

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  • Nov 17, 2025 - Stratford Quilt Club- Full Day Workshop- Ruler Work Quilting Workshop
Email: [email protected] for the Stratford Quilt Club they may allow non-members to attend.
Description: This class is all about learning to work with Rulers and Robin provides rulers to share & tips to work with them effectively so that students get an idea of what "Quilting Rulers" they like.  If you have purchased these popular rulers and don't know what to do with them, bring these to class.  We will work with sample 12" quilt sandwiches and make fantastic quilting designs on them. Must have the correct ruler foot for individual machine and the ability to lower feed dogs.
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  • Nov 28, 2025 Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest- Beginner Free Motion Quilting 
Contact: 519-323-2693 to register (no website) .  If you need a refresher or are intimidated about free motion quilting, this class is for you.  There are lots of demos and tips for success shared in this class to take the fear of free motion quilting (FMQ) completely away! Join me in this "Beautiful Botanicals" class.
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  • Nov 29, 2025 Stitch it Central- Conquer Your Bernina Sewing Machine
Contact: www.stitchitcentral.ca or 519-601-5901 for details & register.  Get to know that BERNINA you have better and learn about icons, accessories, stitching technique and work on some small in class projects.  My promise to you.....You will fall 🍁 in love with your machine all over again 
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Get Creative with Your Long Arm Machine

10/20/2025

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On Saturday I was invited to Prescott Ontario to Watergirl Quilt Co. to teach my Get Creative with Your Long Arm Class.  There were 14 participants in attendance and I spoke about many ways to be creative with your long arm.
Topics Included : 
  • Why be creative with your long arm?
  • Important tools needed
  • How to think about surface design on a quilt
  • Pantograph Quilting how and why?
  • Free Motion Quilting
  • Ruler Work
  • Grid Work
  • Couching Techniques
  • Thread Painting
  • Twin Needle Stitching with a BERNINA Long Arm
  • Channel Locks
  • A "Take & Make" to incorporate lessons learned 
There was of course many topics covered and a jam packed day. In fact the "Make & Take" ended up being a "Take & Make" as there was no time left to execute this. These participants are all very experienced and talented and I'm sure they will have no issue with this little project completion😘  I also included some goody bags as this was Watergirl Quilts 3rd Anniversary Celebration ! Congratulations to Watergirl Quilt Co of Prescott, Ontario

Absolutely awesome participants and awesome staff.  I know Watergirl Owners Tony & Michelle went to a lot of work to have this 3 day event happen .... so Many Thanks to all!  Below are just some of the pictures from the event
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Fantastic Participants and Staff!
Special Thanks to our sponsors:
  • HA KIDD (Long Arm Quilting Notions in goodie bags/swag)
  • Gravitate Travel (Accommodations)
  • Watergirl Quilt Co. (Quilt shop and host of this event & provided staff support)
  • Benartex Fabrics (Fabric for goodie bags)
  • Alison Lumb (Assisting at the event)
  • BERNINA Canada (Providing lots of education)
​If you or your store would like to host or organize a class/event like this & need a teacher please feel free to contact me here
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Happy Monday! 🍁☀️❤️
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November Classes

10/18/2025

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Have you ever..... made a wallet in the hoop?  That's right seems a bit unfathomable right? 
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Create a wallet right in your embroidery hoop! Featuring a zipper coin pouch, four card pockets,
and a snap closure, this little wallet is just the right size for the essentials, and so easy to make,
you'll want one in every color! This is suitable for beginner embroiderers or those who need a
refresher course and want to get some practical use of their BERNINA embroidery modules.

 They are so much fun, very little work with awesome results. . Join me Saturday  Nov 1 10-4:00 for in the Hoop Wallets at Stitch it Central- Call the store to inquire and register at (519) 601-5901  These would also make fantastic Christmas Gifts.


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  • * SPECIAL EVENT* Nov 7, 8- Stitch it Central, London ON- Stitchers’ Open House
Contact:  Stitch it Central or 519-601-5901 for details & register
BERNINA Educators, Robin, BERNINA Brand Ambassador & Expert Store Staff will be there to demo, share tips, ideas and inspiration, make & takes, product info and sew much ......more.  Stay tuned for more exciting information
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Creating Art with Tiling in The Hoop

10/2/2025

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Ever think of your embroidery module as an art creator?  Well it is! My class Tiling in the Hoop  with Embroidery at Stitch it Central  Sunday Oct 26- 10-4:00pm  will assist you in making a beautiful Hummingbird Tiling Scene art piece to hang in your home.  Have a look here @stitchitcentral.ca to register and see the class description. It's completely done on the embroidery machine with stabilizers, allow Robin to show you how it's made and get to know your embroidery module better at the same time!
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Happy October ! Batty For Bargello

10/1/2025

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 🎃 Do you love Halloween and want a decor project?  Download the free issue  of QUILTsocial magazine and my original pattern here  It graces the cover for a quick and easy reversible table runner!
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FREE ! Batty For Bargello Bat Graphic, Block Colour Layout & Colouring Page, get it here in my shop of free downloadable patterns
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Enjoy and I hope you'll give it a try!  Please send me in pictures of your results  to  [email protected]
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*New* Classes for October

9/26/2025

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I have several new classes for October and will post them 2 at a time to be timely and efficient. The first 2 are listed below and are awesome beginner classes for Free Motion Quilting & Learning to Embroider with your BERNINA Sewing Machine.  At the end of each of these classes you will be proficient & comfortable with  FMQ and Embroidery! See ALL my classes at a glance here for Fall 2025
Beautiful Botanicals Beginner Free Motion Quilting Friday Oct 3, 2025 9:30-3:30 at Creekbank Sewing in Conn (Mount Forest, ON.  Please call the store to register: 519-323-2693
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Learn to Machine Embroider Level 1- at Stitch it Central London, ON Saturday Oct 4, 2025 10:30-4:30 Register here or call the store  at (519) 601-5901 This class is oriented to any BERNINA machine with an embroidery module and there are some exciting class projects!
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Upcoming Classes in September

9/20/2025

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If you are looking to improve your free motion quilting skills or feel fearful that you just cannot grasp free motion quilting, my class Beginner FMQ at Stitch it Central was designed for you!  It's being held at Stitch it Central in London Ontario this coming Saturday Sept 27 10:30-4:30- Please go to here to register or call the store at (519) 601-5901.  You will be able to apply all the skills learned to your future quilted projects.
We will be working  on the beautiful botanicals quilt as shown below:
Another Fantastic Class to get to know your BERNINA Sewing Machine so much better.  A comprehensive class where the icons on your machine, maintenance, accessories and techniques will be discussed along with some small projects. This class is back after popular demand and we have had some great positive feedback from new BERNINA owners in previous classes.  You will feel more comfortable using your beautiful machine to it's full capacity after this class! Sunday Sept 28 from 10:30=-4:30.  SEE THE CLASS PHOTO BELOW AND SIGN UP SOON AS SPACE IS LIMITED.  It's being held at Stitch it Central in London Ontario this coming Saturday Sept 27 10:30-4:30- Please go to here to register or call the store at (519) 601-5901.  
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Long Arm Event in October!

9/19/2025

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If you have had a long arm machine for a while and need more training, creative inspiration or are considering a long arm machine and want to see it’s potential, this is a class designed with you in mind. 
Oct 18- A full day workshop- Watergirl Quilts, Prescott, ON- Workshop- Create With Your BERNINA Q Series Long Arm   Please Register here or contact Watergirl Quilt CO 


Class Description:  This class is a  full one-day workshop and is all about learning creative designs, ruler work, thread painting, grid work, couching, production sewing and the beneficial uses of a long arm machine. This is a demo and try style of class. It's exciting and so much fun! Includes a make and take project.  Q-Series floor models will be provided for you to try. Just bring your notepad, pen and thread snips. Includes a pizza lunch and a Swag Bag made by Robin and filled with goodies!
This class is designed to be scheduled by quilt shops carrying BERNINA Q Series Long Arm machines. However, these  techniques also apply to all long arm machines so all long armers could benefit from this class and are welcome to attend.
Sign up by September 24, 2025 for the Early Bird Pricing! 
*Be sure to ask Watergirl Quilt Co  about accommodations if you are coming from an out of town location*
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Fall Teaching 2025

9/15/2025

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I'm going to be a busy lady this fall with 11 class offerings at 4 locations and some trunk show/lecture presentations (available virtually only).  I've had several requests lately to post my classes with photos so below I am doing just that.  Please call the store or group to register for the classes.  If you would like a class organized with me I will have my contact info shown at the end of this post.  Below are the locations and contact info and photos for the classes. They are all one full day workshop as I realize life is so busy and this seems to work for most of my students. I am looking forward to having you in my class and can promise lots of fun with jam packed info and new sewing/quilting/machine skills to learn! 
Teaching Schedule Fall 2025 for Robin Bogaert
www.quitingintheloft.com BERNINA Brand Ambassador

 
  • Sept 27, 2025- Stitch it Central London , ON-Beginner Free Motion Quilting 
Contact: www.stitchitcentral.ca or 519-601-5901 for details & register
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  • Sept 28, 2025- Stitch it Central London- Conquer Your Bernina
Contact: www.stitchitcentral.ca or 519-601-5901 for details & register
 
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  • Oct 3, 2025- Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest, ON- Beginner Free Motion Quilting 
Contact: 519-323-2693 to register (no website)
 
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  • Oct 4, 2025- Stitch it Central, London - Learn to Machine Embroider
Contact: www.stitchitcentral.ca or 519-601-5901 for details & register
 
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Class Projects
  • *SPECIAL EVENT* Oct 18- Watergirl Quilts, Prescott, ON- Create With Your BERNINA Q Series Long arm Machine
Contact: www.watergirlquiltco.com for details and register
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  • Oct 26- Stitch it Central - London, ON Tiling in the Hoop with your Embroidery Module
Contact: www.stitchitcentral.ca or 519-601-5901 for details & register
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  • Nov 1- Stitch it Central , London ON- In The Hoop Wallets with an embroidery machine
Contact: www.stitchitcentral.ca or 519-601-5901 for details & register
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  • * SPECIAL EVENT* Nov 7, 8- Stitch it Central, London ON- Stitchers’ Open House
Contact: www.stitchitcentral.ca or 519-601-5901 for details & register
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  • Nov 17, 2025 - Stratford Quilt Club- Full Day Workshop- Ruler Work Quilting Workshop
Email: [email protected] for the Stratford Quilt Club they may allow non-members to attend
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  • Nov 28, 2025 Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest- Beginner Free Motion Quilting 
Contact: 519-323-2693 to register (no website)

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  • Nov 29, 2025 Stitch it Central- Conquer Your Bernina Sewing Machine
Contact: www.stitchitcentral.ca or 519-601-5901 for details & register
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Need a class for your shop, guild or group?  Contact Robin @ www.quiltingintheloft.com   [email protected]
 or 226-988-1081
*Private BERNINA Qmatic Classes also available*

Fall into Love with Sewing Again! 🍁❤️
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Back to School❤️

8/18/2025

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If you have little ones heading back to school in a few weeks, you may just want to get prepared. 
I have an new blog article posted August 29- stay tuned on the BERNINA International Blog all about making  Motivational Embroidered Floor Cushions for a teacher and / or students in your life.  There's an article there right now about the MEDIUM Clamp Hoop which I wrote. You can quilt a baby quilt with this hoop (or bigger!).
Need some other ideas? 
  • Here is a free download for a school bus applique pattern
  • Start a fall table runner 
  • ​Get organized and recycle, reuse this fall with this easy DIY project
  • Free Downloadable Patterns and Projects to keep you busy while the kiddos are back at school
​Happy Monday! 😊❤️
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