Classes & Events
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Class Information & Policies
We offer a 10% discount on all class materials and supplies purchased at the shop.
Cancellations must be made at least one week prior to class in order to receive a refund.
Bring your own sewing machine, in good working order and know how to operate it, to classes that require one.
The shop has a few basic mechanical sewing machines to loan. Let us know if you need to use one when registering for classes.
Most quilting and sewing classes require basic supplies and equipment such as rotary cutter, mat, ruler, scissors, pins, thread, etc.
Please refer to the class description and supply list for full details.
Class Information & Policies
We offer a 10% discount on all class materials and supplies purchased at the shop.
Cancellations must be made at least one week prior to class in order to receive a refund.
Bring your own sewing machine, in good working order and know how to operate it, to classes that require one.
The shop has a few basic mechanical sewing machines to loan. Let us know if you need to use one when registering for classes.
Most quilting and sewing classes require basic supplies and equipment such as rotary cutter, mat, ruler, scissors, pins, thread, etc.
Please refer to the class description and supply list for full details.
Accordion Sewn HST Method
This technique will blow your mind! Learn a new half square triangle method that allows you to make it super scrappy but in a controlled way. Use it with the Carpenter's Apprentice pattern and anytime you need HST's. Also, tons of tips and tricks from Trish for trimming. https://evapaigequilts.com/
Cost: $ 45.00
This technique will blow your mind! Learn a new half square triangle method that allows you to make it super scrappy but in a controlled way. Use it with the Carpenter's Apprentice pattern and anytime you need HST's. Also, tons of tips and tricks from Trish for trimming. https://evapaigequilts.com/
Cost: $ 45.00
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: $ 60.00
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: $ 60.00
Beginning Quiltmaking
Learn every step of the quiltmaking process in this class designed for beginning sewists. 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! Don't have a sewing machine? Ask about using one of our shop machines.
Cost: $ 150.00
Learn every step of the quiltmaking process in this class designed for beginning sewists. 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! Don't have a sewing machine? Ask about using one of our shop machines.
Cost: $ 150.00
Beyond Beginner Quilting
If you have finished your first quilt and are ready for your next challenge, this class is for you. Using the Twinkle pattern by Swirly Girls Designs you will build your piecing skill set by learning how to make half square triangle blocks and combine a color palette that will make your star quilt sparkle.
Cost: $ 40.00
If you have finished your first quilt and are ready for your next challenge, this class is for you. Using the Twinkle pattern by Swirly Girls Designs you will build your piecing skill set by learning how to make half square triangle blocks and combine a color palette that will make your star quilt sparkle.
Cost: $ 40.00
Confident Beginner: Any Which Way
This is the perfect class for quilters who are looking to gain confidence making flying geese blocks. Rebecca will teach you to construct flying geese using the no-waste method. Additional methods for constructing flying geese will also be reviewed in class. As an added bonus, Rebecca will show you how to create a variety of quilts using this pattern by changing color values and rotating blocks.
Cost: $ 42.00
This is the perfect class for quilters who are looking to gain confidence making flying geese blocks. Rebecca will teach you to construct flying geese using the no-waste method. Additional methods for constructing flying geese will also be reviewed in class. As an added bonus, Rebecca will show you how to create a variety of quilts using this pattern by changing color values and rotating blocks.
Cost: $ 42.00
Confident Beginner: Sock Hop
Are you looking for a quilting project that will help improve your skills and confidence to become a better quilter? Sock Hop is the project for you! This quilt may look complicated but it is very simple to make. Learn how to use strip piecing to construct this one block design. You will then learn how to set a quilt on point using sashing and cornerstones. This is a perfect class for those who have recently completed a beginner quilting class or for those looking to refresh their skills.
Cost: $ 42.00
Are you looking for a quilting project that will help improve your skills and confidence to become a better quilter? Sock Hop is the project for you! This quilt may look complicated but it is very simple to make. Learn how to use strip piecing to construct this one block design. You will then learn how to set a quilt on point using sashing and cornerstones. This is a perfect class for those who have recently completed a beginner quilting class or for those looking to refresh their skills.
Cost: $ 42.00
Debbie Maddy Presents Indigo Shibori Dyeing
Join Debbie Maddy for her slide presentation and trunk show of Shibori Indigo work. Debbie will explain the concept of Shibori and show examples of many of the different techniques including; Itajime, Arashi, Nui, and Kumo. The slide presentation is her Shibori experiences in Japan and the US she has done extensive studies. She will also show a collection of hand dyed fabrics and quilts made from her Shibori fabrics.
Cost: $ 20.00
Join Debbie Maddy for her slide presentation and trunk show of Shibori Indigo work. Debbie will explain the concept of Shibori and show examples of many of the different techniques including; Itajime, Arashi, Nui, and Kumo. The slide presentation is her Shibori experiences in Japan and the US she has done extensive studies. She will also show a collection of hand dyed fabrics and quilts made from her Shibori fabrics.
Cost: $ 20.00
Diva Frame Wallet
This is a perfect class for anyone who is: 1. New to sewing 2. New to bags and clutches 3. Loves the look and functionality of the Diva wallet. It really is a functional wallet that is easy to make. And once you do one, they can be addictive!
Cost: $ 35.00
This is a perfect class for anyone who is: 1. New to sewing 2. New to bags and clutches 3. Loves the look and functionality of the Diva wallet. It really is a functional wallet that is easy to make. And once you do one, they can be addictive!
Cost: $ 35.00
Dynamic Duo: Double Dutch
Secondary designs emerge when you take two quilt blocks and combine them in this quilt. Learn how blocks made entirely of squares and rectangles create a zig-zag design by setting the blocks on point. Rebecca of Studio R Quilts will share all her helpful tips and tricks along the way.
Cost: $ 42.00
Secondary designs emerge when you take two quilt blocks and combine them in this quilt. Learn how blocks made entirely of squares and rectangles create a zig-zag design by setting the blocks on point. Rebecca of Studio R Quilts will share all her helpful tips and tricks along the way.
Cost: $ 42.00
Dynamic Duo: Twist & Shout
Secondary designs emerge when you take two quilt blocks and combine them in this quilt. Learn how to construct the pinwheel and economy blocks and combine them to get a wonderful large pinwheel secondary design. The class will also include a discussion on what to look for when combining quilt blocks to create secondary designs.
Cost: $ 42.00
Secondary designs emerge when you take two quilt blocks and combine them in this quilt. Learn how to construct the pinwheel and economy blocks and combine them to get a wonderful large pinwheel secondary design. The class will also include a discussion on what to look for when combining quilt blocks to create secondary designs.
Cost: $ 42.00
English Paper Piecing 101
Learn the basics techniques of English paper piecing (EPP) by learning to make the classic Grandmother's flower garden unit! This class will cover the basics of EPP fabric and template preparation and use, glue basting and stitching options to make a hexagon flower.
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn the basics techniques of English paper piecing (EPP) by learning to make the classic Grandmother's flower garden unit! This class will cover the basics of EPP fabric and template preparation and use, glue basting and stitching options to make a hexagon flower.
Cost: $ 30.00
Hem Your Jeans
Say goodbye to worn hems! With this technique, you will learn to shorten your jeans while keeping the existing hem. This technique works best with straight leg jeans, not flared.
Cost: $ 20.00
Say goodbye to worn hems! With this technique, you will learn to shorten your jeans while keeping the existing hem. This technique works best with straight leg jeans, not flared.
Cost: $ 20.00
Ice & Snow Dyeing
Ice/Snow Dyeing is a fun technique resulting in fabric that has a lot of depth and beauty. The randomness of the result is part of the intrigue.. If you like color and surprises, come join Tess for a dye studio class in Ice/Snow Dyeing (in winter we would use snow). The results are serendipitous and gorgeous.
Cost: $ 72.00
Ice/Snow Dyeing is a fun technique resulting in fabric that has a lot of depth and beauty. The randomness of the result is part of the intrigue.. If you like color and surprises, come join Tess for a dye studio class in Ice/Snow Dyeing (in winter we would use snow). The results are serendipitous and gorgeous.
Cost: $ 72.00
Intro to Foundation Paper Piecing
Foundation paper piecing is a technique that will open up your patchwork world. If you've ever looked at a complicated or tiny pieced quilt and wondered how they did that, it was probably with paper piecing! Once you learn this technique, you can use it for any number of projects. The pattern and printed foundations are included in the class fee.
Cost: $ 40.00
Foundation paper piecing is a technique that will open up your patchwork world. If you've ever looked at a complicated or tiny pieced quilt and wondered how they did that, it was probably with paper piecing! Once you learn this technique, you can use it for any number of projects. The pattern and printed foundations are included in the class fee.
Cost: $ 40.00
Late Night Sewing Party
Bring your project, supplies and machine and join in the party hosted by Amy P. and Kristin G.! End your week right by sewing with friends. The store will remain open until 11:30 PM for attendees' shopping convenience. Door prize drawings, pizza, soft drinks and snacks included.
Cost: $ 20.00
Bring your project, supplies and machine and join in the party hosted by Amy P. and Kristin G.! End your week right by sewing with friends. The store will remain open until 11:30 PM for attendees' shopping convenience. Door prize drawings, pizza, soft drinks and snacks included.
Cost: $ 20.00
Lucky The Labrador
Make your own adorable stuffed Labrador Retriever using your favorite fabrics! This is a multi-step, detailed project and can be tricky , so this class is intended for sewists with some experience.
Cost: $ 60.00
Make your own adorable stuffed Labrador Retriever using your favorite fabrics! This is a multi-step, detailed project and can be tricky , so this class is intended for sewists with some experience.
Cost: $ 60.00
Make & Go Pouch
This unique & versatile "zipper pouch" pattern can be customized in many different ways. It can be used for hand-stitching supplies, travel sewing, cosmetics or jewelry organization, school or office supplies or even as a clutch or wallet. Use your imagination for custom hacks for yourself, friends or family - makes a wonderful gift. This project is fat quarter friendly and a great introduction to installing zippers and sewing with vinyl.
Cost: $ 65.00
This unique & versatile "zipper pouch" pattern can be customized in many different ways. It can be used for hand-stitching supplies, travel sewing, cosmetics or jewelry organization, school or office supplies or even as a clutch or wallet. Use your imagination for custom hacks for yourself, friends or family - makes a wonderful gift. This project is fat quarter friendly and a great introduction to installing zippers and sewing with vinyl.
Cost: $ 65.00
Mental Block Quilt
This versatile quilt is easier to put together than it looks! The large squares invite creative quilting or can highlight a big print. If you choose a range of values or colors, you?ll get a strong 3D effect. This class is great for newer quilters who have taken a beginning quiltmaking class or have similar experience.
Cost: $ 60.00
This versatile quilt is easier to put together than it looks! The large squares invite creative quilting or can highlight a big print. If you choose a range of values or colors, you?ll get a strong 3D effect. This class is great for newer quilters who have taken a beginning quiltmaking class or have similar experience.
Cost: $ 60.00
Open Studio - Fiber Reactive Dyeing
Come into the dye studio to work on your individual projects. Use and develop the skills you have learned in class. Liquid and thickened dyes and tools will be available for your use. Pam will be available for questions and reminders. Two hour minimum required.
Cost: $ 13.00
Come into the dye studio to work on your individual projects. Use and develop the skills you have learned in class. Liquid and thickened dyes and tools will be available for your use. Pam will be available for questions and reminders. Two hour minimum required.
Cost: $ 13.00
Paint Pouring 101
Pouring paint is really popular right now, and with good reason. It's fast, fun, easy and no experience is necessary! In this class you can try two different pour techniques - the swipe and the dirty pour. You'll go home with two 8"x 10" unique paintings.
Cost: $ 45.00
Pouring paint is really popular right now, and with good reason. It's fast, fun, easy and no experience is necessary! In this class you can try two different pour techniques - the swipe and the dirty pour. You'll go home with two 8"x 10" unique paintings.
Cost: $ 45.00
Quilt As Desired
Three of the most ambiguous words in a quilt pattern can be "quilt as desired." Even though you may feel confident in your machine quilting ability, how can you determine the best way to quilt a particular quilt? No need to bring your machine to this class, but bring a quilt top that you're not sure how to quilt. You will learn from each other's projects as well as come away with some ideas for your own quilt.
Cost: $ 30.00
Three of the most ambiguous words in a quilt pattern can be "quilt as desired." Even though you may feel confident in your machine quilting ability, how can you determine the best way to quilt a particular quilt? No need to bring your machine to this class, but bring a quilt top that you're not sure how to quilt. You will learn from each other's projects as well as come away with some ideas for your own quilt.
Cost: $ 30.00
Skill Seminar Series: Binding
Brush up on your quilt-making skills (or learn the basics if you're a beginner) in a fun, informative skill-building series. Whether you've been sewing for a while or you're just getting started, any 2-hour session will give you vital info to become a better sewist. Plus, we promise you'll laugh. Each topic is a stand-alone session: pick and choose the topics you need!
Cost: $ 25.00
Brush up on your quilt-making skills (or learn the basics if you're a beginner) in a fun, informative skill-building series. Whether you've been sewing for a while or you're just getting started, any 2-hour session will give you vital info to become a better sewist. Plus, we promise you'll laugh. Each topic is a stand-alone session: pick and choose the topics you need!
Cost: $ 25.00
Skill Seminar Series: Cutting
Brush up on your quilt-making skills (or learn the basics if you're a beginner) in a fun, informative skill-building series. Whether you've been sewing for a while or you're just getting started, any 2-hour session will give you vital info to become a better sewist. Plus, we promise you'll laugh. Each topic is a stand-alone session: pick and choose the topics you need!
Cost: $ 25.00
Brush up on your quilt-making skills (or learn the basics if you're a beginner) in a fun, informative skill-building series. Whether you've been sewing for a while or you're just getting started, any 2-hour session will give you vital info to become a better sewist. Plus, we promise you'll laugh. Each topic is a stand-alone session: pick and choose the topics you need!
Cost: $ 25.00
Skill Seminar Series: Piecing
Brush up on your quilt-making skills (or learn the basics if you're a beginner) in a fun, informative skill-building series. Whether you've been sewing for a while or you're just getting started, any 2-hour session will give you vital info to become a better sewist. Plus, we promise you'll laugh. Each topic is a stand-alone session: pick and choose the topics you need!
Cost: $ 25.00
Brush up on your quilt-making skills (or learn the basics if you're a beginner) in a fun, informative skill-building series. Whether you've been sewing for a while or you're just getting started, any 2-hour session will give you vital info to become a better sewist. Plus, we promise you'll laugh. Each topic is a stand-alone session: pick and choose the topics you need!
Cost: $ 25.00
Skill Seminar Series: Rows & Borders
Brush up on your quilt-making skills (or learn the basics if you're a beginner) in a fun, informative skill-building series. Whether you've been sewing for a while or you're just getting started, any 2-hour session will give you vital info to become a better sewist. Plus, we promise you'll laugh. Each topic is a stand-alone session: pick and choose the topics you need!
Cost: $ 25.00
Brush up on your quilt-making skills (or learn the basics if you're a beginner) in a fun, informative skill-building series. Whether you've been sewing for a while or you're just getting started, any 2-hour session will give you vital info to become a better sewist. Plus, we promise you'll laugh. Each topic is a stand-alone session: pick and choose the topics you need!
Cost: $ 25.00
Star Storm
Turn strip sets into a dramatic 5-pointed medallion star quilt measuring 80" square. Using Victoria Findley Wolfe's pattern and full size paper templates you will learn to sew and cut the mirror image units to make this show stopper. Easier than it looks!
Cost: $ 98.00
Turn strip sets into a dramatic 5-pointed medallion star quilt measuring 80" square. Using Victoria Findley Wolfe's pattern and full size paper templates you will learn to sew and cut the mirror image units to make this show stopper. Easier than it looks!
Cost: $ 98.00
Tuffet Finishing
For those who have taken a previous tuffet class with Cheryl and want to assemble, upholster and finish their tuffet.
Cost: $ 45.00
For those who have taken a previous tuffet class with Cheryl and want to assemble, upholster and finish their tuffet.
Cost: $ 45.00
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: $ 85.00
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: $ 85.00
Weave Your Jacket With Wefty
A hand-me-down jean jacket, some strips of fabric, and a WEFTY Needle are all you need to create a wearable masterpiece! Students will learn how to upcycle a jacket by adding triaxial weaving. Previous weaving experience will be a huge asset in this class but is not required in order to take the class.
Cost: $ 65.00
A hand-me-down jean jacket, some strips of fabric, and a WEFTY Needle are all you need to create a wearable masterpiece! Students will learn how to upcycle a jacket by adding triaxial weaving. Previous weaving experience will be a huge asset in this class but is not required in order to take the class.
Cost: $ 65.00
CONTACT US
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bluebarquilts@gmail.com |
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(608) 284-9299 |
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6333 University Avenue Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 |
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Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-6pm Tues & Thurs 10am-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday Noon-4pm |