Confused about what needle to use? What do all those numbers mean on the needle package? Is changing the needle really important before it breaks? What needle should I use? Successful sewing is often about paying attention to the little things – like the needle in your sewing machine. Get the low-down on how this little piece of steel can solve some very BIG problems, including broken threads, skipped stitches and puckered fabrics. Your sewing machine is an investment and protection begins by using the very best needle. Sew SCHMETZ!


Rhonda Pierce has a dream job. . . teaching sewing enthusiasts about the most important 2” piece of steel in the sewing machine – the SCHMETZ needle. During Rhonda’s classes students respond with “a ha” moments and giggles as they learn needle facts. In class she enjoys asking “What’s Your Favorite SCHMETZ Needle?” Rhonda is delighted with the ingenuity and remarkable creations that sewing and quilting enthusiasts share. She created and published 100 issues of SCHMETZ Inspired to SEW. She currently publishes the must read SCHMETZ needles monthly newsletter. She is a certificated FitNice System Instructor. Her quilt, Color Splash, was displayed at three International Quilt Festivals. Rhonda’s personal blog documenting sewing & quilt projects is www.SewMoreStitches.com. With quilt shop, wholesale distributor management experience, and the love of sewing, Rhonda delivers a unique perspective as VP Marketing Director of Euro-notions, and Spokesperson for SCHMETZneedles.com North America.

Location: Kavanagh Building
Days: Tuesday: April 9; 1pm - 2pm ;
Class ID: 324110630
Class Price: $5
Member Price: $5
Materials Fee: $0