Artistic Artifacts Alexandria Artists Meetup

Attend in-person for our Zoom presentation with Connie Flanders! Ready to Quilt Smarter? Discover the B 990 Difference! Join us as we watch Connie over Zoom, demonstrating how to take the next step in your quilting journey. Whether you’re eager to learn computerized quilting in the hoop or looking to refine your free-motion quilting skills, the BERNINA 990 is here to help you. Hosted by B 990 expert Connie Fanders, this Zoom presentation will inspire you while highlighting how the B 990 simplifies all forms of quilting, ensuring you quilt with ease, efficiency, and get professional-grade results. What you’ll learn:

• Precision piecing techniques
• Tips for straight line quilting with a dual feed or walking foot
• Creating custom quilted fabric from a single decorative stitch pattern
• Perfecting free-motion stitches
• Easy block and border placement while quilting in the hoop
• Bonus: Personalization with lettering!

This event is ideal for quilters of all skill levels, BERNINA owners, other brand owners as well as B 990 owners — join us in-person for our viewing party. Light refreshments provided; 100% of your reservation fee will be donated to Food for Others. We will have several planned presentation breaks so our BERNINA staff can demonstrate techniques for you on a B 990 and a B 790 Pro, and answer your questions!

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Due to the size or other requirements of the class or concurrent scheduling, some classes are in our second-floor space: access is via stairs only. Registrations for all Artistic Artifacts classes MUST be paid for through our website at https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk, or via a visit to our shop at 4750 Eisenhower Avenue. We encourage you to RSVP here, but to ensure your seat you MUST follow through via our website. View our complete class policies » https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies

We start this in-store sale early for our customers, — we’ll begin our sale on Thursday, May 28, extending through Sunday, May 31! Plan to join us in our Alexandria, VA store. Our Alexandria, VA store hours are Tues-Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sundays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

*Note: Precut products packaged by fabric companies and fabrics cut to order that day are not included in this special event. Learn more: https://artisticartifacts.com/products/may30-fifth-saturday-specials

Jacqueline de Jonge is internationally known for her vibrant quilt fabrics and patterns. Push the boundaries of your creativity and master advanced techniques with this BeColourful MasterClass designed to challenge and inspire. Jacqueline shares her expert knowledge, helping you dive deeper into complex designs and bold colorwork as you tackle her intricate patterns, precision piecing, and expert color coordination — all while receiving hands-on guidance tailored to your skill level. Learn more about this class, view your student supply list, and pay for your registration via Artistic Artifacts’ secure online website: https://artisticartifacts.com/products/masterclass-with-jacqueline-de-jonge-may-30-june-2

Note: Your $499.00 fee covers your class registration and a provided box lunch each day; this does not include the cost of your pattern and fabrics. All students are required to have, or purchase, Jacqueline’s pattern & fabric to work on in class.

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Due to the size or other requirements of the class or concurrent scheduling, some classes are in our second-floor space: access is via stairs only. Registrations for all Artistic Artifacts classes MUST be paid for through our website at https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk, or via a visit to our shop at 4750 Eisenhower Avenue. We encourage you to RSVP here, but to ensure your seat you MUST follow through via our website. View our complete class policies at https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies

Four Thursday Evening sessions: June 4, 11, 18 and 25 (total of four 3-hour sessions on Thursday evenings). Learn the entire process of making a quilt, from cutting out your fabric to binding. This class will use FreeSpirit Block Party: 40 Quilt Blocks, 5 Samplers, 20 Modern Designers (purchase required by each student) as a text. The first class will cover constructing blocks the teacher selects; the second class will be blocks each student chooses; the third class covers instruction on setting and sashing and the fourth and final class reviews quilting and binding.
Note: this is not an introduction to sewing or a beginning sewing class; basic sewing skills and knowledge of how to use your machine is a prequisite. Learn more, view your supply list and pay for your registration here: https://artisticartifacts.com/products/beginning-quilting-with-dudley-shugart-4-eve-sessions

This class will take place in our second-floor space: access is via stairs only. Registrations for all Artistic Artifacts classes MUST be paid for through our website, or via a visit to our shop at 4750 Eisenhower Avenue. We encourage you to RSVP here, but to ensure your seat you MUST follow through via our website. View our complete class policies »