Classes & Events
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Class Information & Policies
Cancellations must be made at least one week prior to class in order to receive a full refund.
Class Information & Policies
Cancellations must be made at least one week prior to class in order to receive a full refund.
- We offer a 10% discount on all class materials and supplies purchased at the shop.
- Bring your own sewing machine, in good working order, and know how to operate it, to classes that require one.
- Most quilting and sewing classes require basic supplies and equipment such as a rotary cutter, mat, ruler, scissors, pins, thread, etc.
- Please refer to the class description and supply list for full details.
Learn more about our instructors here.
Bag Making Workshop
Join Sarah of Amythist Hen Designs for hands-on instruction and troubleshooting for all your bag projects. Sarah will share her extensive experience in bag design, construction, and modifications to help you problem-solve, plan, and construct any projects you want to work on. Sarah can give help & guidance with any step of?zipper & hardware installation, pockets, straps & handles, linings, fabric selection & layout, interfacing use & application, and more. ?
Cost: $ 35.00
Join Sarah of Amythist Hen Designs for hands-on instruction and troubleshooting for all your bag projects. Sarah will share her extensive experience in bag design, construction, and modifications to help you problem-solve, plan, and construct any projects you want to work on. Sarah can give help & guidance with any step of?zipper & hardware installation, pockets, straps & handles, linings, fabric selection & layout, interfacing use & application, and more. ?
Cost: $ 35.00
Beginning Free Motion Quilting
Step into the world of free motion quilting! In this class you'll learn to baste your quilt and use a walking foot, but the focus will be on free motion quilting. Learn several different patterns suitable for beginners. With a little practice, you'll be quilting those unfinished projects in no time. Let's start turning those tops into quilts!
Cost: $ 65.00
Step into the world of free motion quilting! In this class you'll learn to baste your quilt and use a walking foot, but the focus will be on free motion quilting. Learn several different patterns suitable for beginners. With a little practice, you'll be quilting those unfinished projects in no time. Let's start turning those tops into quilts!
Cost: $ 65.00
Beginning Quiltmaking
Learn every step of the quilt-making process in this class designed for beginning sewists. The class project is an alternating 4-patch and plain block quilt with two borders and the pattern is included in the class fee. You will learn fabric selection, cutting, piecing, pressing, borders, basting, quilting, trimming, and binding. After taking this class you'll be ready to make any number of quilt projects. There's nothing like a handmade quilt - now you can make your own!
Cost: $ 175.00
Learn every step of the quilt-making process in this class designed for beginning sewists. The class project is an alternating 4-patch and plain block quilt with two borders and the pattern is included in the class fee. You will learn fabric selection, cutting, piecing, pressing, borders, basting, quilting, trimming, and binding. After taking this class you'll be ready to make any number of quilt projects. There's nothing like a handmade quilt - now you can make your own!
Cost: $ 175.00
Building Blocks: Flying Geese
In this class, you will learn to create flying geese using 3 different methods: stitch & flip, traditional, and no-waste (4-At-A-Time). We will make flying geese in two different sizes 2" x 4" (2" x 4" unfinished) and 4" x 8" (4" x 8"unfinished) which can be used to make a mini quilt.
Cost: $ 30.00
In this class, you will learn to create flying geese using 3 different methods: stitch & flip, traditional, and no-waste (4-At-A-Time). We will make flying geese in two different sizes 2" x 4" (2" x 4" unfinished) and 4" x 8" (4" x 8"unfinished) which can be used to make a mini quilt.
Cost: $ 30.00
Building Blocks: Half-Square Triangles
The half-square triangle is a versatile quilt block that every quilter should master. In this hands-on class, we will make half-square triangles using 3 different methods. Along the way, you?ll understand the pros and cons of each method, troubleshoot common piecing issues, and learn math to customize half-square triangles to any size. Half-Square Triangle Methods: Two-At-A-Time Method Four-At-A-Time Method Eight-At-A-Time Method
Cost: $ 30.00
The half-square triangle is a versatile quilt block that every quilter should master. In this hands-on class, we will make half-square triangles using 3 different methods. Along the way, you?ll understand the pros and cons of each method, troubleshoot common piecing issues, and learn math to customize half-square triangles to any size. Half-Square Triangle Methods: Two-At-A-Time Method Four-At-A-Time Method Eight-At-A-Time Method
Cost: $ 30.00
Craft Longer, Feel Stronger
Physical therapist Catie Koss will help you craft longer and feel stronger by teaching you ergonomic set-up of sewing, quilting, and crafting spaces and an exercise program to prevent overuse aches and pains. Learn to listen to your body and keep your sewing and crafting time enjoyable and comfortable.
Cost: $ 35.00
Physical therapist Catie Koss will help you craft longer and feel stronger by teaching you ergonomic set-up of sewing, quilting, and crafting spaces and an exercise program to prevent overuse aches and pains. Learn to listen to your body and keep your sewing and crafting time enjoyable and comfortable.
Cost: $ 35.00
Garment Lab 1: Measurements & Mock-Ups
An ongoing meeting of garment makers exploring the fundamentals of measurements, mock-ups, and pattern customization. Join costume designer and sewing instructor Steffani Lincecum for hands-on instruction and troubleshooting for all your garment projects. Steff shares more than thirty years of experience in garment design, construction, and alteration to help you problem-solve, plan, and fit any clothing projects you want to work on.
Cost: $ 50.00
An ongoing meeting of garment makers exploring the fundamentals of measurements, mock-ups, and pattern customization. Join costume designer and sewing instructor Steffani Lincecum for hands-on instruction and troubleshooting for all your garment projects. Steff shares more than thirty years of experience in garment design, construction, and alteration to help you problem-solve, plan, and fit any clothing projects you want to work on.
Cost: $ 50.00
Garment Lab 2: Fit Club
Ongoing meeting of confident garment makers, covering fit challenges, sewing, and finishing techniques Join costume designer and sewing instructor Steffani Lincecum for hands-on instruction and troubleshooting for all your garment projects. Steff shares more than thirty years of experience in garment design, construction, and alteration to help you problem-solve, plan, and fit any clothing projects you want to work on.
Cost: $ 50.00
Ongoing meeting of confident garment makers, covering fit challenges, sewing, and finishing techniques Join costume designer and sewing instructor Steffani Lincecum for hands-on instruction and troubleshooting for all your garment projects. Steff shares more than thirty years of experience in garment design, construction, and alteration to help you problem-solve, plan, and fit any clothing projects you want to work on.
Cost: $ 50.00
Improv Club
Join us for a fun, free-wheeling club led by Karen Silvers. We'll start each session with an improv technique demonstration and then have open sewing time to explore our improv practice. This is a great introduction for those who have never tried improv piecing before and a creative social setting for seasoned improv practitioners, everyone is welcome. The club is free but please register as space is limited.
Cost: $ FREE
Join us for a fun, free-wheeling club led by Karen Silvers. We'll start each session with an improv technique demonstration and then have open sewing time to explore our improv practice. This is a great introduction for those who have never tried improv piecing before and a creative social setting for seasoned improv practitioners, everyone is welcome. The club is free but please register as space is limited.
Cost: $ FREE
Late Night Sewing Party
Bring your project, supplies, and machine, and join the party! End your week right by sewing with friends. Each attendee will have their own 6' table in our spacious classroom and enjoy the use of cutting mats & basic rulers, irons & ironing boards plus our large design wall. The store will remain open during this event for your shopping convenience. Bring your own dinner, drinks & snacks. Space is limited to 12 participants.
Cost: $ 25.00
Bring your project, supplies, and machine, and join the party! End your week right by sewing with friends. Each attendee will have their own 6' table in our spacious classroom and enjoy the use of cutting mats & basic rulers, irons & ironing boards plus our large design wall. The store will remain open during this event for your shopping convenience. Bring your own dinner, drinks & snacks. Space is limited to 12 participants.
Cost: $ 25.00
One Fabric Hexagon Quilt Technique
Have you ever wanted to make one of these fun quilts - ONE FABRIC, cut into kaleidoscope hexies and laid out how you wish to make a beautiful quilt. This one day technique class will help you prep enough ?blocks? and give you the knowledge and confidence to finish the quilt at home.
Cost: $ 35.00
Have you ever wanted to make one of these fun quilts - ONE FABRIC, cut into kaleidoscope hexies and laid out how you wish to make a beautiful quilt. This one day technique class will help you prep enough ?blocks? and give you the knowledge and confidence to finish the quilt at home.
Cost: $ 35.00
Quilt Techniques: A Cut Above
Whether you're just getting started or have been quilting for some time, you are guaranteed to learn helpful tips and tricks to take your cutting skills to the next level. This class will focus on: Fabric: bias, squaring up and cutting strips Cutting Mats: types, usage, and care Rotary Cutters: types, usage, blades, and safety Rulers: types, reading measurements, and using angles
Cost: $ 30.00
Whether you're just getting started or have been quilting for some time, you are guaranteed to learn helpful tips and tricks to take your cutting skills to the next level. This class will focus on: Fabric: bias, squaring up and cutting strips Cutting Mats: types, usage, and care Rotary Cutters: types, usage, blades, and safety Rulers: types, reading measurements, and using angles
Cost: $ 30.00
Quilt Techniques: Binding Your Quilt
Whether you're just getting started or have been quilting for some time, you are guaranteed to learn helpful tips and tricks to take your binding skills to the next level. This class will focus on: Trimming Your Quilt Making Binding Strips Attaching Binding Perfecting Corners Decorative Binding Techniques
Cost: $ 30.00
Whether you're just getting started or have been quilting for some time, you are guaranteed to learn helpful tips and tricks to take your binding skills to the next level. This class will focus on: Trimming Your Quilt Making Binding Strips Attaching Binding Perfecting Corners Decorative Binding Techniques
Cost: $ 30.00
Quilt Techniques: Color Theory
If you struggle with selecting fabrics for your quilt projects, this class is for you. Learn how to confidently choose fabrics for your quilt projects and take the stress out of pulling fabrics. This class will focus on using a color wheel to understand how colors interact with one another, creating color combinations that pop, understanding contrast and value in fabric choices, identifying color inspirations around you, and useful resources.
Cost: $ 30.00
If you struggle with selecting fabrics for your quilt projects, this class is for you. Learn how to confidently choose fabrics for your quilt projects and take the stress out of pulling fabrics. This class will focus on using a color wheel to understand how colors interact with one another, creating color combinations that pop, understanding contrast and value in fabric choices, identifying color inspirations around you, and useful resources.
Cost: $ 30.00
Quilt Techniques: Improve Your Piecing
Accurate piecing makes a world of difference when making a quilt. We'll explore some common issues and learn how to fix them. You'll also learn helpful tips and tricks to improve your piecing skills. This class will focus on: Accurate Fabric Cutting Perfecting Your Seam Allowance Flawless Pressing Precise Trimming Machine required.
Cost: $ 30.00
Accurate piecing makes a world of difference when making a quilt. We'll explore some common issues and learn how to fix them. You'll also learn helpful tips and tricks to improve your piecing skills. This class will focus on: Accurate Fabric Cutting Perfecting Your Seam Allowance Flawless Pressing Precise Trimming Machine required.
Cost: $ 30.00
Sewing Machine 102: Sew Many Stitches
Explore many of the stitches available on your machine and their various uses, covering blind hem, stretch stitches, buttonholes, and more. Steff shares more than thirty years of experience on how to handle a sewing machine with greater ease and confidence, demystifying how it works and best practices, whether you purchased it brand new or second-hand.
Cost: $ 50.00
Explore many of the stitches available on your machine and their various uses, covering blind hem, stretch stitches, buttonholes, and more. Steff shares more than thirty years of experience on how to handle a sewing machine with greater ease and confidence, demystifying how it works and best practices, whether you purchased it brand new or second-hand.
Cost: $ 50.00
Simple Cropped Pants
Join us as we measure, cut, and sew a relaxed cropped pant with an elastic waist that you can make again and again. During the first class, we will take body measurements and determine which size to make and cut out the pattern pieces and fabric. In the second class, we will sew the pants and create the pockets, elastic waist, and hem. The pattern is included in the class fee and is available in sizes XS - 3X.
Cost: $ 100.00
Join us as we measure, cut, and sew a relaxed cropped pant with an elastic waist that you can make again and again. During the first class, we will take body measurements and determine which size to make and cut out the pattern pieces and fabric. In the second class, we will sew the pants and create the pockets, elastic waist, and hem. The pattern is included in the class fee and is available in sizes XS - 3X.
Cost: $ 100.00
T-Shirt Quilt Workshop
T-shirts are a wearable memento and functional art. Making a t-shirt quilt is a wonderful way to preserve memories for yourself or a loved one. Maday has made countless t-shirt quilts for others since 2013 and will share her tips, tricks and design secrets for a fantastic finished piece. Class time will focus on proper preparation, stabilization and cutting of the shirts, no sewing machine is necessary.
Cost: $ 95.00
T-shirts are a wearable memento and functional art. Making a t-shirt quilt is a wonderful way to preserve memories for yourself or a loved one. Maday has made countless t-shirt quilts for others since 2013 and will share her tips, tricks and design secrets for a fantastic finished piece. Class time will focus on proper preparation, stabilization and cutting of the shirts, no sewing machine is necessary.
Cost: $ 95.00
The Art of Curves - A Study in Template-Free Improvisation
Few shapes have the commanding presence that curves generate in any artistic medium. Curves are easily found in ordinary objects and the natural world. Organic, improv curves offer timeless design options sure to delight makers and spark their imagination. Join me as we immerse ourselves in improvisation, color, design, and curves!
Cost: $ 110.00
Few shapes have the commanding presence that curves generate in any artistic medium. Curves are easily found in ordinary objects and the natural world. Organic, improv curves offer timeless design options sure to delight makers and spark their imagination. Join me as we immerse ourselves in improvisation, color, design, and curves!
Cost: $ 110.00
The Goodnight Star Sew-Along
Join Mary to make this foundation paper pieced stunner, The Goodnight Star, designed by Quiltworx. Stitch it up using a kit of Tula Pink True Colors fabrics to make the pattern cover version on display or choose an exclusive palette of your own fabrics. Mary will guide you with step-by-step instructions and teach you the best FPP practices to make this striking, modern quilt.
Cost: $ 50.00
Join Mary to make this foundation paper pieced stunner, The Goodnight Star, designed by Quiltworx. Stitch it up using a kit of Tula Pink True Colors fabrics to make the pattern cover version on display or choose an exclusive palette of your own fabrics. Mary will guide you with step-by-step instructions and teach you the best FPP practices to make this striking, modern quilt.
Cost: $ 50.00
Tuffet Making
Tuffet (noun) - A low upholstered seat or footstool, hassock, ottoman. While you'll want one for yourself, tuffets make wonderful gifts for special occasions including weddings, new babies, anniversaries and special birthdays. These heirloom creations will bring a touch of charm to any room! Join Cheryl, a certified TuffetSource affiliate, and create your own masterpiece in a two-part workshop. You will have fun and walk out of the second class with a completed tuffet!
Cost: $ 95.00
Tuffet (noun) - A low upholstered seat or footstool, hassock, ottoman. While you'll want one for yourself, tuffets make wonderful gifts for special occasions including weddings, new babies, anniversaries and special birthdays. These heirloom creations will bring a touch of charm to any room! Join Cheryl, a certified TuffetSource affiliate, and create your own masterpiece in a two-part workshop. You will have fun and walk out of the second class with a completed tuffet!
Cost: $ 95.00
Tuffet Making - Finishing Class Only
***THIS CLASS IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TUFFET MAKING*** For those who have taken a previous tuffet class with Cheryl and want to assemble, upholster and finish their tuffet.
Cost: $ 50.00
***THIS CLASS IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TUFFET MAKING*** For those who have taken a previous tuffet class with Cheryl and want to assemble, upholster and finish their tuffet.
Cost: $ 50.00
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