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Remember when you first fell in love with sewing? That moment when you created something beautiful with your own hands?
UFO Friday is where that joy and excitement comes alive again - where every stitch becomes a celebration and every project an opportunity for creative expression.
Looking forward to dedicated creative time each month that's just for YOU
Feeling that sense of pride when you share your projects with like-minded people who "get" you
Experiencing the "aha!" moment when you discover how to use that special tool you've been saving - and realizing you are not the only one!
Sharing your creations with a community that truly appreciates the time, skill and love you put into each stitch
Building friendships with fellow sewers who understand your passion and celebrate your successes
Even the most passionate sewers sometimes struggle to make time for their creativity, understand how to use their supplies effectively, or find a community that truly "gets" them.
That's exactly why UFO Friday exists.
Each Session combines:



With 15 years of teaching professionally in the sewing industry, Michelle brings exceptional expertise to every UFO Friday session. Her credentials include:
Certified educator through Martha Pullen and Sulky of America
National Educator for Sulky, and formerly Baby Lock
Brand Ambassador for Clover
Started teaching online in 2010
Adjunct Professor at the Frederick Community College
Past President of the Maryland Chapter of the American Sewing Guild
Michelle's teaching approach focuses on enhancing the joy of sewing. Her presentations are clear, engaging, and designed to help you fall in love with sewing and your machine all over again.


Fifteen years of resources and classes are being brought out of the vault for the first time since they were taught.
Exclusive Full-Color reference material & cheat sheets (only provided in in-person classes)
Backstage pass to ALL upcoming online classes, lectures and deep dives
The Ultimate Stabilizer Notebook
ThreadEd
Sewing with Metallic Threads
Multi-Purpose Sewing Machine Cover
Tools & Techniques for Better Hand Embroidery
Machine Embroidery 101
Machine Embroidery with Perfect Results
Sew Much More!
Thread Concierge Service

"A fun gathering of people from all over to share ideas, share projects and learn new things....It is so fun to get to hang out with people from all over and share ideas and learn things" — Abby F.
"Michelle is a talented and engaging educator. So much to learn from her" — Lisa N.
"Very informational. Michelle does a great job with the webinars...Great ideas and projects from the members" — Diane W.
"Just starting machine embroidery this was a well done class & easy to follow!" — Tricia A.
“I love UFO Fridays with Michelle! She is the best. I always learn something new and love to see and share with my sewing friends. Michelle has lots of tips to offer” — Nancy B.
"Michelle’s energy is contagious" - Tracy H.
It's a wonderful place to hang out with sewing friends. UFO Friday is a place you will come to love and will miss it when you can't make it on Friday. “ — Debbie P.
“Michelle was personable, friendly and knowledgeable. I learned so much. She’s an excellent teacher, very engaging and loves to share what she knows.” — Angela A.


Learn skills that enhance your sewing experience through clear, professional demonstrations focused on modern sewing techniques that make sewing fast, fun & easy.
Gather with fellow sewers from around the world who share your passion, exchange ideas, and provide inspiration and motivation during live sessions.
Free Membership Includes:
Access to 12 educational UFO Friday live sessions in 2026 on YouTube
Quick-win project ideas, techniques and time saving hacks from an industry expert
YouTube replays
Email announcements & reminders with details about upcoming UFO Fridays, including topics
Opportunity to submit questions and Show 'n Tell via a dedicated form for a chance to be featured on-air
Club Access Membership Includes:
🎥 Exclusive link to join UFO Friday live behind-the-scenes via Zoom
🙋♀️ Premier access to a Scrappy Hour
📋 Priority submission of your Show 'n Tell projects & "pressing questions" to be featured LIVE on UFO Friday.
📹 Access to the Zoom & Q&A & Show 'n Tell recording for the duration of your membership
📄 Exclusive full-color printable downloads
👪 Communicate with other members in Zoom in real time
🎓 Free tickets to new online classes
👩💼 Needle & Thread Concierge
📋 A free ticket to Know Before You Sew to share with a beginner
Plus everything in the Free Membership
➕ And "sew" much more!
Club Access Lite Membership Includes 6 months admission to the Club Access Membership:
🎥 Exclusive link to join UFO Friday live behind-the-scenes via Zoom
🙋♀️ Premier access to a Scrappy Hour
📋 Priority submission of your Show 'n Tell projects & "pressing questions" to be featured LIVE on UFO Friday.
📹 Access to the Zoom & Q&A & Show 'n Tell recording for the duration of your membership
📄 Exclusive full-color printable downloads
👪 Communicate with other members in Zoom in real time
🎓 Free tickets to new online classes
👩💼 Needle & Thread Concierge Service
📋 A free ticket to Know Before You Sew to share with a beginner
Plus everything in the Free Membership
Join UFO Friday today and discover the joy of sewing with expert guidance, community connection, and creative inspiration.
✔️ Zoom Link - The coveted behind the scenes seat
✔️ Scrappy Hour - where you can see and interact with other people just like you!
✔️ Get heard - submit your questions before UFO Friday and get an answer.
✔️ Be the Inspiration - send in pictures and give the gift of brightening someone else's day.
✔️ Get the Recording - Never miss a thing if you can't make it.
✔️ Downloads - Supplemental reference material, when available.
✔️ Free Class Tickets - The vault is opening and classes will be offered in 2026.
✔️ Needle & Thread Concierge - Get help selecting the right needle & thread for your next project. Send in a sample and schedule a Zoom meeting.
✔️ Give the Gift of Sewing - Gift a ticket to Know Before You Sew, to a beginner.
🩷 You love sewing and want to make it a regular part of your life.
🩷 You are a beginner or have been around the quilt block a time or two.
🩷 You have supplies and materials waiting to be used - if not, that's okay, we'll help you!
🩷 You value learning modern techniques from an experienced educator
🩷 You appreciate the inspiration that comes from a supportive community
🩷 You want to enhance your skills and create projects you're proud of
🚫 You're looking for high-pressure sales presentations for expensive supplies and equipment
🚫 You prefer rigid, formal sewing instruction without community interaction
🚫 You have no interest in expanding your current sewing knowledge
UFO Friday LIVE, is like an in-person quilt guild minus all of the formalities. It's a creative haven where sewers of all levels come together to learn, share and grow. Whether you're a dedicated hobbyist or a casual sewer looking to enhance your skills, UFO Friday provides the perfect blend of education, inspiration, and community connection.
🎓 Make regular time for your sewing passion with a supportive community?
👥 Discover modern techniques that make sewing fast, fun and easy?
💪 Learn how to maximize the potential of threads, stabilizers, notions and supplies you already own?
👯♂️ Connect with a community of like-minded sewers who inspire, motivate and celebrate each other?
📈 Enhance you skills with expert guidance from a professional sewing educator?
⭐️ Transform your unfinished projects into completed creations you're proud of?
Attention all Sewists - Let's talk about the elephant in the room! 🐘
Let's face it, JoAnn's is closed, some quilt shops are struggling or closing, local classes are being canceled and attendance at expos is not like it used to be.
We are living in some crazy unprecedented times.
Prices are going up, tariffs are being imposed.
I hear you - The stress level is up.
But...when you think about it, you have enough supplies to run a small shop.
So when it comes to "wants" and "needs" we have to make some decisions.
For some it's unfair to listen to an hour-long sales pitch that pressures us to buy kits, patterns and tools we don't really need.
So, that's where UFO Friday comes in.
I am the real deal.
I've been trained and worked with the best in the industry - Martha Pullen, Sue Hausmann, Nancy Zieman, Sara Gallegos, Cheryl Sleboda, Sue O'Very, etc...
I have a big network of colleagues.
I have been working as a professional sewing educator for 15 years with great companies in the industry including Sulky of America, Clover & previously Baby Lock.
I teach sewing...not just tell you how to make something.
I'll join you from the comfort of your own home.
There's no need to get ready to go out into public, like put your face on, pack up your machine or lug it around.
You can use the supplies you already own. I know you have a lot of stuff.
Learn about the ones you don't have that you might like to get when the time is right for you.
Or learn about something you bought and forgot about. I hear it all the time.
There's never any pressure to buy patterns, kits and tools you don't need...or will forget that you have!
Here's what you will get:
Every month I provide an educational opportunity for you to enjoy.
Directly from an industry expert when it comes to threads, stabilizers and notions.
You will be inspired to make quick and easy projects that give you instant gratification.
You'll learn something new.
Your sewing skills will improve.
As an educator who works with some of the finest companies in the industry, I have accumulated more knowledge than I can handle, and I want to share it with you. Sure, I'm fortunate to be using some of the latest and greatest supplies, as a result of my chosen profession. But the truth is, that doesn't mean you have to have it in order to get the same results.
🤔 Is UFO Friday Your Perfect Creative Solution?
UFO Friday is designed for you if:
🕰️ You struggle to find time for you and your creativity in your busy life
🧵 You crave the satisfaction of finishing something - anything!
🌈 You need techniques that work with your limited available time
🏆 You want small creative wins that boost your confidence
🖥️ Online works for your busy schedule or limitations
👩🏫 Learn from Me...Michelle: Your Leader to Stress-Free Sewing
National sewing educator who is passionate about teaching you.
Expert in threads, stabilizers, and notions that make projects faster and better
Certified Machine Embroidery Specialist
Brand ambassador for Clover and works with Sulky of America
📅 What to Expect with UFO Friday
Quick-Win Techniques - Learn methods that deliver satisfaction fast
Flexible Learning - Join live or watch recordings when it fits YOUR schedule
🎬 Reclaim Your Creative Time - you deserve it
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS SOON!
Limited spots available - because your creative time matters!
Early Bird Pricing ENDS SOON







Here's how it works:
You have a full 60 days to preview "The Video Superstar Bootcamp."
(That's more than enough time since the training is only 5 days.)
If you decide during that time that "The Bootcamp" is not right for you, or it doesn’t deliver the results you hoped for, just let me know and you'll be issued a full and prompt refund... no questions asked.
I absolutely stand behind this training, but this guarantee is simply for peace of mind, just in case.
In short, you get a great return on your investment, or you get your money back. It's that simple...
The only thing standing between you and the success you deserve is a beautiful brand.
So now it’s up to you.
You can, of course, continue down the agonizingly slow road of pitching uninterested people, facing lots of frustrating rejection, and taking years to discover the key to building a business that gives you freedom.
Will this be for iPhone or Android users?
Yes! YouTube and Zoom have apps for both platforms. You can watch from practically any device you own, even a smart tv!
But I don't own a machine yet?
That's even better! Knowledge is power friend. I can explain the secrets to buying a sewing machine and help you decide what features you might want in a machine before you get one.
But I am a beginner?
That's okay, no experience required. I especially welcome beginners, and you will see that everyone will be excited to meet you and help you with your sewing journey. Sewing is a lifelong skill and joining a community like this is the best step you can take.
How long will I have access to the content?
For as long as your membership is active.
The nice thing about all of my courses is that if you cannot catch it live, you can watch the replay.
And if you’d like to have access to it for lifetime you can easily select that upgrade. I recommend lifetime access so you can reference it for the rest of your life.
Michelle will be LIVE every day at Noon Eastern for an hour or less each day.
Day One - Monday, September 6th - Camera Confidence
Day Two - Tuesday, September 7th - Tools To Film Like A Pro On A Small Budget
Day Three - Wednesday, September 8th - Lights, Camera, Action. Let's Film!
Day Four - Thursday, September 9th - Make Your Video & YouTube Channel Day
Day Five - Friday, September 10th - Editing On Your Computer
The nice thing about all of my courses is that if you cannot catch it live, you can watch the replay.
And if you’d like to have access to it for lifetime you can easily select that upgrade. I recommend lifetime access so you can reference it for the rest of your life.
Michelle will be LIVE every day at Noon Eastern for an hour or less each day.
Day One - Monday, September 6th - Camera Confidence
Day Two - Tuesday, September 7th - Tools To Film Like A Pro On A Small Budget
Day Three - Wednesday, September 8th - Lights, Camera, Action. Let's Film!
Day Four - Thursday, September 9th - Make Your Video & YouTube Channel Day
Day Five - Friday, September 10th - Editing On Your Computer

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