Finishing Clinic with Melanie MacDonald

Class Title:  Finishing Clinic with Melanie MacDonald

Description:

Join Melanie MacDonald of @sewcialambition for this “in person” class in the classroom of Watergirl Quilt Co. at 235 Water Street in Prescott, Ontario Canada.

Bring your projects and  / or questions and join MacDonald; one of the 7 certified BeColourful teachers in the world so you can tackle any BeColourful projects, quilted garments or any other sewing project.  Melanie is pleased to offer her expertise and suggestions in many of these areas.  

Quilts, zippers, garments or quilts or take advantage for Melanie's eye for colour and  being able to plan out your fabric choices, you won't be disappointed.  

It doesn't matter if you have started a project somewhere else or on your own.  Melanie would love to help guide you towards completion.

       
Prerequisite:  none. 

Skill(s) to learn: Melanie will assist you in any of the issues you may be having or if you want to review anything she has previously taught.

Required preparation prior to class:

There is no required preparation for this class.  You only have to prepare what you want to bring.

Date(s) and Time(s):

This is a one day workshop; for 6 hours  

Sunday, July 13^th, 2025       9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (includes a 30 minute lunch break)

 
Pattern / Reference Material(s):

No pattern required.

Fabric / Notions Requirement:
Bring your own project and questions


Supplies:
All depends upon your project, bring what you have / need.

The shop will be open if you need to purchase anything.

Required Sewing and Quilting supplies

General sewing supplies that you need for your projects, such as:

-        Thread; polyester thread is recommended

-        Scissors / snips

-        Scotch tape

-        Hand sewing needles

-        pins; Clover fine pins are recommended

-        Frixion pens and white chalk pen

-        28 mm rotary cutter and replacement blades. You will essentially be cutting through a quilt, so this is a good time to start with a fresh blade

-        Tailor’s chalk

-        Tailor’s ham (optional)

Sewing Machine (what to bring):

-        your machine (all brands welcome) NOT required for first class

-        user guide / manual; it is always good to bring in case you run into any problems

Machine Rentals:

Don’t feel like bringing your machine with you?  Rental machines are available (limited quantities).  Please contact the store directly to confirm current pricing and make arrangements.

In our classroom at Watergirl Quilt Co.

You will be able to enjoy the use of our:

-        work station tables; sit / stand, raise & lower mechanical

-        chairs NOTE: for added comfort, bring a seat cushion

-        cutting mat at your work station

-        cutting mats on large table

Complimentary

Coffee and tea will be available in our kitchenette.  Please bring a travel mug or sealed cup to avoid any spillage.  Tap water in our classroom is drinkable.

Lunch

There will be a 30 minute break for lunch. Meal is NOT included, bring your own lunch to eat at your workstation.  NOTE: our fridge space is limited, so we suggest you make use of a thermal lunch bag.

Allergy alerts

Customers suffer from various allergies and medical conditions.  To help avoid any incidents, we request you do not bring or wear the following:

-        Seafood

-        Peanuts

-        Perfumes / scented products

Arrival:

You may enter via the main door of the store or if someone is in the classroom they can open its door to make it easier to bring your things.   If you start time is prior to store opening, please wait to be let in by your instructor as staff may be busy completing their pre-opening duties.

Instructor(s):  Melanie MacDonald
                                                                              

Parking:

Limited parking spots are available in the parking lot at store level.   Please refer to signage to ensure you are NOT parked in a designated residential parking spot.  Free long term town parking is available on the river side of our building (to the left).  There is NO parking allowed on Water Street.  E-chargers are available within the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot.  NOTE: there is a time limit for parking at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Cancellation of Class/Retreat?

Should you decide to cancel your registration more than 2 weeks prior to the class date, you will receive a full store credit on a Watergirl Quilt Co. gift card.  If you  cancel 2 weeks or less prior to the class date, you will forfeit your full registration fee.

If you are unable to attend, you do have the option of finding your own replacement participant, but Watergirl Quilt Co. will not assist with this nor give any fee credit to the original participant.  You would be required to email us the name and contact information of your replacement.

If Watergirl Quilt Co. has to cancel an event that you have paid for, you will receive a full refund.  Occasionally classes and retreats may be cancelled due to not meeting the minimum required 4 participants has not been reached prior to class date.  In this case, a full refund will be issued to you via your original payment method; if payment method was by credit or debit.  If the original payment was by cash, you will be issued a full refund on a Watergirl Quilt Co. gift card.  These refunds will be issued within 14 days of the cancellation.  You may also apply the credit amount to a different class.

For more details on our "Refund policy" please refer to FAQ on our website    https://www.watergirlquiltco.com/faq.htm