Kim Boyles, Husqvarna Viking Freelance Sales & Education Specialist

Welcome to my website.  I hope you will be informed and inspired by what you find here. 

Viking Educator Events—Programs available for your store or group.  My schedule of Viking Events.

Serger Project Gallery - Pictures and descriptions of serger projects available for workshops or private lessons.

Sewing Project Gallery—Pictures and descriptions of sewing project available for private lessons or workshops.

Links, etc.—Other interesting websites to visit, hints, tips and free project instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Serging and Beyond - July 25 to August 10, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, 18 hrs, $89.00

Learn the basics of using your serger by creating a sample notebook of techniques and stitches. Apply a variety of techniques including quilting, decorative stitches and working with knits to our class projects which include a decorator pillow, baby gown and reversible jacket. Supplies will be provided for first class. Supply list for remaining class sessions will be provided at first class meeting. Bring your own serger.

 

To enroll in any of the Francis Tuttle classes call 405-717-4900 or visit http://francistuttle.com.  Space is limited so enroll early.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just love to be creative.  Starting at an early age my grandmother was an inspiration to me.  She was an excellent seamstress but she also did leather tooling, making purses, belts, billfolds, etc., she was a superb knitter.  One of my most treasured items is a coat sweater she knit for me while I was in high school.  She not only did custom sewing for others, she made all my mom's clothes when she was a child and made clothes for me when I was a baby as well as an adult.  My mom would talk about her going to the store and sitting in her car to sketch out the latest design at the clothing store, then go home and sew it from her notes. 

My mom was very artistic in her own right.  She did not sew much, but did ceramics, crocheted and painted.  I can't leave out my Dad in this trip down memory lane.  He and my brother both were very good at drawing and painting.  My dad also designed and completed latch hook rugs when that was a popular craft project. 

Anyway, as you can see I have the gene's and started early with knitting and sewing. 

Several years ago Martha Pullen Company started a Teaching Beginning Sewing Licensing program.  I was in the first group of graduates.  The projects and instructions are just excellent.  The projects are really easy and very stylish.  The next year Martha started a Teaching Serger Licensing program and again I was in the first group to graduate.   I started teaching sewing and serging and have found a whole new passion in my life. 

In February, 2006, I joined the team of Husqvarna Viking as a freelance educator.  I will be conducting demonstrations, trunk shows and workshops across the United States for this wonderful company.  If you want the best sewing machine or serger on the market, get a Husqvarna Viking.

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