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 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.
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
Cancellations must be made at least one week prior to class in order to receive a 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.
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.
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
Blooming Wallflower Quilt
Join Vickie to make this optically dynamic quilt designed by Christa Watson. Careful color placement creates this stunning design using Tri-Recs rulers. Choose crib, throw or queen, all sizes included in the pattern.
Cost: $ 65.00
Join Vickie to make this optically dynamic quilt designed by Christa Watson. Careful color placement creates this stunning design using Tri-Recs rulers. Choose crib, throw or queen, all sizes included in the pattern.
Cost: $ 65.00
Color Explorations 1
Color is the first thing most of us notice when we look at a quilt. Learning to use it better can be an important step in making fabulous quilts. We'll start with some color basics, make some useful value charts and a color wheel in fabric and move on to color exercises that will broaden your color vision.
Cost: $ 92.00
Color is the first thing most of us notice when we look at a quilt. Learning to use it better can be an important step in making fabulous quilts. We'll start with some color basics, make some useful value charts and a color wheel in fabric and move on to color exercises that will broaden your color vision.
Cost: $ 92.00
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
Design Essentials 1
Join this in-depth Design Series to learn all about the most essential Design Principles and Elements! You will be doing an exercise at home each month to learn about one or more principles and elements which will give you an enlightening insight into the tools to make your quilts sing. Bring your exercise to the next class where the class will engage in a critique session that will help unravel the understanding of design..and yes, you will learn how to critique each other's exercises! We will have exercises on value, balance, color, the illusion of depth, scale and more. You will have an edge on making your quilts better if you take this class!
Cost: $ 165.00
Join this in-depth Design Series to learn all about the most essential Design Principles and Elements! You will be doing an exercise at home each month to learn about one or more principles and elements which will give you an enlightening insight into the tools to make your quilts sing. Bring your exercise to the next class where the class will engage in a critique session that will help unravel the understanding of design..and yes, you will learn how to critique each other's exercises! We will have exercises on value, balance, color, the illusion of depth, scale and more. You will have an edge on making your quilts better if you take this class!
Cost: $ 165.00
Design Essentials 2 & 3
This is a combined Design 2 and 3 class, in which the Design 2 students will be doing exercises from assignments in Sources and Inspiration. As in Design 1, the exercises will be given at the end of each class for the next class which will be critique sessions of the last month's assignment. You will be sent the first assignment a month before the class begins, so register early! Design 3 students will work in a series of their own making and use the classes for the critique of ongoing work. In all exercises and work for both Design 2 and Design 3 students, encouragement in being mindful of past learning from previous exercises is stressed. These two classes both have a prerequisite of the Design Series class before.
Cost: $ 165.00
This is a combined Design 2 and 3 class, in which the Design 2 students will be doing exercises from assignments in Sources and Inspiration. As in Design 1, the exercises will be given at the end of each class for the next class which will be critique sessions of the last month's assignment. You will be sent the first assignment a month before the class begins, so register early! Design 3 students will work in a series of their own making and use the classes for the critique of ongoing work. In all exercises and work for both Design 2 and Design 3 students, encouragement in being mindful of past learning from previous exercises is stressed. These two classes both have a prerequisite of the Design Series class before.
Cost: $ 165.00
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
Everyday Skirt
Using the Everyday Skirt Pattern from Liesl & Co. you will learn the basics of garment construction: measurements, pattern layout, pinning, cutting & sewing. A great project for beginning garment sewists.
Cost: $ 56.00
Using the Everyday Skirt Pattern from Liesl & Co. you will learn the basics of garment construction: measurements, pattern layout, pinning, cutting & sewing. A great project for beginning garment sewists.
Cost: $ 56.00
Gallery Tunic
Using the Gallery Tunic Pattern from Liesl & Co. you will learn the basics of garment construction: measurements, pattern layout, pinning, cutting & sewing. A great project for beginning garment sewists.
Cost: $ 56.00
Using the Gallery Tunic Pattern from Liesl & Co. you will learn the basics of garment construction: measurements, pattern layout, pinning, cutting & sewing. A great project for beginning garment sewists.
Cost: $ 56.00
Hand Quilting 101
Learn the basics of hand quilting; supplies, marking, basting and stitching techniques. A whole cloth one block design approximately 18" square will be the class project and several stencil designs will be available for students to use in class. Both the poke/pull and rocking stitch methods will be covered.
Cost: $ 52.00
Learn the basics of hand quilting; supplies, marking, basting and stitching techniques. A whole cloth one block design approximately 18" square will be the class project and several stencil designs will be available for students to use in class. Both the poke/pull and rocking stitch methods will be covered.
Cost: $ 52.00
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
Intro to Needle Felting
Needle felting is a fun, easy and highly addictive craft. We will use wool roving and a special barbed needle (all provided) to shape and create three-dimensional soft sculpture animal figures. All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to play, learn and create!
Cost: $ 38.00
Needle felting is a fun, easy and highly addictive craft. We will use wool roving and a special barbed needle (all provided) to shape and create three-dimensional soft sculpture animal figures. All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to play, learn and create!
Cost: $ 38.00
Late Night Sewing Party
Bring your project, supplies and machine and join in the party hosted by Kristin G. and Tracy R.! End your week right by sewing with friends. The store will remain open until 11:30 PM for attendees' shopping convenience. Door prize drawings, soft drinks, snacks and dinner provided.
Cost: $ 20.00
Bring your project, supplies and machine and join in the party hosted by Kristin G. and Tracy R.! End your week right by sewing with friends. The store will remain open until 11:30 PM for attendees' shopping convenience. Door prize drawings, soft drinks, snacks and dinner provided.
Cost: $ 20.00
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: $ 52.00
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: $ 52.00
Notan: The Light/Dark Relationship
The Japanese study of Notan, meaning light/dark balance, involves learning the relationship of dark and light, positive and negative and how important this is in your quilts. We'll work with paper cut exercises, including a traditional black and white Notan paper cut, and move on to some other paper exercises. This class will strengthen your use of backgrounds in your quilts and make the darks and lights work together in a mutually supportive way.
Cost: $ 85.00
The Japanese study of Notan, meaning light/dark balance, involves learning the relationship of dark and light, positive and negative and how important this is in your quilts. We'll work with paper cut exercises, including a traditional black and white Notan paper cut, and move on to some other paper exercises. This class will strengthen your use of backgrounds in your quilts and make the darks and lights work together in a mutually supportive way.
Cost: $ 85.00
Nuno Felting Techniques
In this class, Jennifer will teach you multiple Nuno felting techniques to incorporate into your personal projects. Learn while creating samples of techniques typically used in Nuno felting such as; making your own pre-felts, achieving clean-edged geometric motifs, two fringe making methods, embellishing with silk fibers, silk paper & recycled silk. You will also learn how to test for the silk fiber content of your fabrics.
Cost: $ 78.00
In this class, Jennifer will teach you multiple Nuno felting techniques to incorporate into your personal projects. Learn while creating samples of techniques typically used in Nuno felting such as; making your own pre-felts, achieving clean-edged geometric motifs, two fringe making methods, embellishing with silk fibers, silk paper & recycled silk. You will also learn how to test for the silk fiber content of your fabrics.
Cost: $ 78.00
Quilt Appraisal with Allison Rainboth
Quilt appraisals are used to obtain insurance for quilts, to help settle an estate, or prior to a donation for tax purposes. Without a valid appraisal, having your quilt go missing during shipment will be a near-total loss. With an appraisal, you should be able to obtain substantially more. Also, if you have collections of quilts, you might be surprised at how the values add up. You insure your car and your home?.why not your quilts?
Cost: $ 55.00
Quilt appraisals are used to obtain insurance for quilts, to help settle an estate, or prior to a donation for tax purposes. Without a valid appraisal, having your quilt go missing during shipment will be a near-total loss. With an appraisal, you should be able to obtain substantially more. Also, if you have collections of quilts, you might be surprised at how the values add up. You insure your car and your home?.why not your quilts?
Cost: $ 55.00
Schoolhouse Tunic
Using the Schoolhouse Tunic pattern from Sew Liberated you will build your garment construction skills.: measurements, pattern layout, pinning, cutting & sewing. A great second project for beginning garment sewists.
Cost: $ 56.00
Using the Schoolhouse Tunic pattern from Sew Liberated you will build your garment construction skills.: measurements, pattern layout, pinning, cutting & sewing. A great second project for beginning garment sewists.
Cost: $ 56.00
Striding Lines: The Unique Story Quilts of Rumi O'Brien
Join historian & author Bobbie Malone and artist & quilter Rumi O'Brien, (who also happen to be friends), for storytelling, discussion, trunk show & book signing of "Striding Line: The Unique Story Quilts of Rumi O'Brien" Bobbie's book is an homage to her friend Rumi's story quilts, each representing a moment, often autobiographical, crafted with whimsy and revealing an inspired talent. The book celebrates the life and ingenuity of an American immigrant whose oeuvre is equally Japanese and Wisconsinite - and entirely distinctive.
Cost: $ 5.00
Join historian & author Bobbie Malone and artist & quilter Rumi O'Brien, (who also happen to be friends), for storytelling, discussion, trunk show & book signing of "Striding Line: The Unique Story Quilts of Rumi O'Brien" Bobbie's book is an homage to her friend Rumi's story quilts, each representing a moment, often autobiographical, crafted with whimsy and revealing an inspired talent. The book celebrates the life and ingenuity of an American immigrant whose oeuvre is equally Japanese and Wisconsinite - and entirely distinctive.
Cost: $ 5.00
T-Shirt Quilt Basics
Do you have extra t-shirts in your closet that you don?t wear? You know you do! Turn those memories into a quilt so you can enjoy them again! In this class, you will learn how to prepare the shirts and develop a layout that will work best for your collection. You will learn all the tips and tricks to help you when making these fun quilts. They make great gifts for graduations or other occasions! We will not be sewing during class; we will be preparing the t-shirts and working on layout possibilities.
Cost: $ 52.00
Do you have extra t-shirts in your closet that you don?t wear? You know you do! Turn those memories into a quilt so you can enjoy them again! In this class, you will learn how to prepare the shirts and develop a layout that will work best for your collection. You will learn all the tips and tricks to help you when making these fun quilts. They make great gifts for graduations or other occasions! We will not be sewing during class; we will be preparing the t-shirts and working on layout possibilities.
Cost: $ 52.00
Upcycled Knit Applique
Join Leah and learn to embellish your favorite knit shirts or other garments with unique, one of a kind appliques to update and renew your wardrobe. This straightforward technique is best used with simple, graphic artwork that will be provided by Leah. Feel good about keeping clothing out of the landfill and creating your own original fashions!
Cost: $ 35.00
Join Leah and learn to embellish your favorite knit shirts or other garments with unique, one of a kind appliques to update and renew your wardrobe. This straightforward technique is best used with simple, graphic artwork that will be provided by Leah. Feel good about keeping clothing out of the landfill and creating your own original fashions!
Cost: $ 35.00
Yonder Row of the Month - Afternoon Session
Wander over Yonder with this modern design by Eye Candy Quilts, a great skill builder and fun sew-along. Yonder is a row quilt sampler of basic units combined with some more complicated elements that keep your attention. Join Amie and friends new and old to learn new techniques, alternate construction methods and set a goal to complete your quilt by the end of 2020. Yonder pattern booklet is included in the class fee.
Cost: $ 132.00
Wander over Yonder with this modern design by Eye Candy Quilts, a great skill builder and fun sew-along. Yonder is a row quilt sampler of basic units combined with some more complicated elements that keep your attention. Join Amie and friends new and old to learn new techniques, alternate construction methods and set a goal to complete your quilt by the end of 2020. Yonder pattern booklet is included in the class fee.
Cost: $ 132.00
Yonder Row of the Month - Evening Session
Wander over Yonder with this modern design by Eye Candy Quilts, a great skill builder and fun sew-along. Yonder is a row quilt sampler of basic units combined with some more complicated elements that keep your attention. Join Trisha and friends new and old to learn new techniques, alternate construction methods and set a goal to complete your quilt by the end of 2020. Yonder pattern booklet is included in the class fee.
Cost: $ 132.00
Wander over Yonder with this modern design by Eye Candy Quilts, a great skill builder and fun sew-along. Yonder is a row quilt sampler of basic units combined with some more complicated elements that keep your attention. Join Trisha and friends new and old to learn new techniques, alternate construction methods and set a goal to complete your quilt by the end of 2020. Yonder pattern booklet is included in the class fee.
Cost: $ 132.00
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