Classes & Lectures

After a lifetime of stitching, Nancy McElhinny has combined her 12 years of Executive experience with her love of fibers to create Fabulous Fibers.  She has lectured and taught at shows throughout the country and you can now take advantage of this knowledge by scheduling a class for your guild, sewing group or shop.  The following is a description of the classes that are now available. 

Fabulous Fibers for Couching, Machine Embroidery, Hand Embroidery and much more.

Break away from the traditional threads and enjoy the experience of using fibers that you've never tried before. Suggestions for bringing your projects to life using our textured fibers are included.  Free samples, open discussion and lots of examples for you to see. 

This lecture is available in a 1 hour format. 

It's Never Just a Sweatshirt

Sweatshirt jackets are in and you don't want to be left out!  This lecture or class is available in several formats.   Nancy includes a discussion about fitting, purchasing and embellishing your sweatshirt and always encourages questions.

The l hour lecture includes a trunk show with discussion about purchasing the correct size and/or fitting the sweatshirt to your body style,  how each design was created and   instructions on adding (couching) textured fibers and fabrics to change the look of your sweatshirt.

   Ribbon Work, The Stencil Jacket, Sweatshirt Fun or The Gorgeous Grid are all offered in full day classes.  Each class takes you thru the steps of tailoring your sweatshirt the way you want it to fit and a hands on class of the pattern.  

Ribbon Work uses our hand dyed ribbons and Authentic Pigment sweatshirts to create a fabulous pullover or jacket in just one evening of hand stitching.  A sweatshirt and ribbon are required.   

The Stencil Jacket will include your favorite fabrics to enhance the design created using a quilting stencil and a sew and cut technique.  A sweatshirt and fabric are required. 

Sweatshirt Fun uses your choice of fabrics with textured fibers for an awesome combination.  The pattern includes a light weight fusible web or fabric glue and couching techniques to create this fabulous jacket.  A sweatshirt, fabric and fibers are required.

The Gorgeous Grid utilizes couching techniques,  a double needle on the sewing machine or decorative stitching to create grids.  The grids can then be embellished with machine or hand embroidery, appliqué or thread embellishment. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination!

Full Day Class - Sewing machine required for The Stencil Jacket, Sweatshirt Fun and Gorgeous Grid.
Class project list or kit available. 

Bead Knitted Thimble/Pendant Bags

Let Nancy take you through the steps to create a darling hand knitted bead bag.  Perfect for gift giving, display or a great treat for you to wear as a pendant or to carry small items.

 Nancy's lecture includes all the important tips to remember and suggestions to insure that you complete your project.

The full day class includes the benefit of your own hands on experience with Nancy guiding you all the way to completion!

Both formats include samples of all the fabulous colors and styles that are available and encourage questions throughout. If you love to knit you will love this class!

1 Hour Lecture 

Full Day Class - Basic knitting skills are a prerequisite and a kit is required.

Please note that any products purchased from Fabulous Fibers for classes will be provided with a 10% discount from the retail price.

 Minimum of 10 students required for classes & lectures.

Please contact us for Fee Schedule and available dates at nancy@fabulousfibers.com or by calling 724-355-5050. 

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