Required for all classes - sewing machine and basic sewing supplies (scissors, pins, rotary cutter, matt, etc.) A supply list will be available when you sign up for classes. (Discount 10% for all supplies purchased for a class.) The classes below are structured for adults, ages 16 and over. Please let us know if you are interested in youth classes! Note that all classes fees are nonrefundable but are transferable in the event of a cancellation.
Sit and Stitch
Do you love the art of sewing and quilting, but find it lonely sometimes? Or do you long for a place and time to sew where you can be free of the distractions of home? Do you lack space in your home to work on your sewing projects? Then join us for our Sit and Stitch program where you can bring your projects to our store and work on them unfettered! Join other sewers/quilters in finishing those projects and engage in the camaraderie that only other quilters can provide.Required Supplies: Sewing machine and sewing supplies, own project
Cost: FREE!
Skill level: Any
Date: Sept. 8, Oct. 20, Nov. 10, & Dec. 8
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
ORTime: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Date: Sept.13, Oct.11, Nov. 8, & Dec. 13
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WEEKENDER BAG
This duffel is a "must have" for any traveler and makes a very classy gift for any occasion. There are 7 pockets in all, including a zippered pocket on the inside. It has padded handles, an optional shoulder strap, and a top zipper. This size for the smaller "Sleepover" size can be made in the same class. Class will be taught by the pattern designer, Laura Witt. She will show you the tips and tricks to create this bag in either of two sizes. Everyone finishes their bag!
Required Supplies: all pieces must be cut and fused before class time. Additional instructions will be given at time of registering. Also bring sewing machine and basic sewing supplies.
Taught by: Laura Witt (designer of the bag pattern)
Cost: $50.00
Skill level: Any
Date: Saturdays: September 17 & 24
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
T-Shirt Quilt
What a great present for any youth, especially the high school graduate. Take old t-shirts that hold special memories, and put them to good use by creating a t-shirt quilt. We will be using Eleanor Burns T-Shirt pattern, which is available in the store. You will learn how to prepare your T-shirts, embellishing ideas, quick strip piecing methods, along with which fusible to use. Stop in before class day to select fabric. You must have basic knowledge of how to operate your sewing machine.
Taught by: Carol Laske
Cost: $40.00
Skill level: Beginner
Date: September 20, 27 & October 4
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
ORTime: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Date: October 26 & November 2
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Paper Pieced Wall hanging
Cute, Cute, Cute! Make this simple wall holiday quilt in a day -- and take away the mystery of the paper-piecing technique. You'll learn tips that will make paper-piecing become one of your favorite techniques! With a little background fabric and your red, green, brown and white scraps, you can create this festive wall quilt. Finished size is approx. 12" x 20". Pattern and paper-piecing foundations will be supplied.Taught by: Kathy Groves
Cost: $35.00 includes pattern
Skill level: Beginner
Date: Wednesday - September 21
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm - bring a sack lunch
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm - bring a sack lunch
Spicy Spiral Table Runner
With a little preparation before the class, you will leave with a completed table runner top! This project will "Spice-up" any table. Once you make one, you won't be able to stop! You will learn how-to the unique 10 degree ruler for a fun and easy project. Preparation requires cutting fabric and sewing strips together. Supply list will be given at registration. Table runner measures approximately 25" x 42".
Taught by: Carol Laske
Cost: $25.00
Skill level: Confident Beginner
Date: Tuesday - October 6
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
ORTime: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Date: Wed. October 19
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beginning Machine Appliqué
Do you love the look of appliqué, but are intimidated by the techniques? Let our award-winning appliqué artist, Judy demystify the art of machine appliqué. The skills you will learn in this class include appropriate thread selection, appropriate fusible selection and proper application of fusible, design transfer, and successful machine appliqué stitching. You will walk away no longer thinking the appliqué is too difficult.Required Supplies: Sewing machine in good working order, basic sewing supplies
Recommended Supplies: Please contact the store prior to the class for a kit or other supplies.
Taught by: Judy Pustelak
Cost: $35.00
Skill level: Confidient beginner, comfortable with sewing machine.
Date: Saturday - October 8
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Christmas Tree Skirt
Make a beautiful Christmas Tree skirt with the "Quilts without Corners" method. Supply list will be emailed after registration. Please purchase fabrics before the first class. Sample in store. You will need to purchase book and ruler. You will learn techniques to make this tree skirt or table topper fast and easy, along with strip sewing methods and tips on how to use the 10 degree ruler.
Taught by: Carol Laske
Cost: $40.00
Skill level: Confident Beginner
Date: October 11 & 18
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
ORTime: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Date: November 9 & 16
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Verona Bag--Beginning Bag Making
Have you ever wondered if you could make one of those bags that looks like it was purchased at a boutique? Sure you can--with the right skills! The Verona bag is a fresh and stylish bag that will suit many of your needs. It can be a shopping tote, baby bag, or a laptop carrier. Just pick the fabrics that suit your needs.
In this class you will learn basic bag construction including handle assembly, pocket customizing, interfacing usage, and even how to use a decorative accent with piping.
Required Supplies: Sewing machine in good working order, purchased pattern (available at store), thread, straight pins, safety pins, zipper foot, required materials and notions from pattern (available at store), basic sewing supplies
Recommended Supplies: Turning tool (available for order at store), rotary cutter and mat, ruler, pattern tracing paper, fabric marking pen (available for order at store)
Taught by: Andrea Newmeyer
Cost: $35.00
Skill level: Confident Beginner, has completed one or two sewing projects, ages 16 and over
Date: Sunday - October 16
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Beginning Quilt making
Do you love all of the gorgeous fabrics available, but don't know where to start with a quilt? This beginning class is for you! Let us take the fear out of fabric selection, cutting and basic piecing. The beginner friendly pattern used in this class makes fabric selection easy and piecing fun! The skills you will learn in this class include fabric selection, basic rotary cutting, piecing 1/4 inch seams, and basic quilting terminology. Do you already know how to quilt? This class may give you some new tips and tricks and give you the time and opportunity to work on a beginner friendly quilt.Required Supplies: Sewing machine in good working order, basic sewing supplies, thread, purchased pattern (available at store), fabrics required on pattern back (available at store)
Recommended Supplies: Rotary cutter and mat, 6" by 24" ruler
Taught by: Andrea Newmeyer
Cost: $55.00
Skill level: Beginner, must know how to operate your own sewing machine, ages 16 and over
Dates: October 22, 29, and November 5
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Finish It Clinic
If you are like us, you have a project or two that needs finishing. If you've put off completing these projects because you are stuck on a step or are uncomfortable with a technique, bring them in and sew them with our staff. Our knowledgeable staff will be there to hold your hand and give you guidance to help you finish that project with confidence.Required Supplies: Sewing machine in good working order, sewing supplies and own projects to work on
Taught by: Store Staff
Cost: $15.00
Skill level: Any
Date: November 12
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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