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Beginner Sewing (Aprons)Aprons are an excellent beginner garment to learn how to sew. You will learn how to cut fabric from a pattern, sew together and top stitch if desired for a professional finish. We will guide you through reading a pattern, selecting fabric and measuring to choose the correct size. You will also discover tips and tricks for cutting out fabric pieces, making simple fit adjustments and achieving clean seams.
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Lori Holt Sew-InIf you love Lori Holt and her fabulous quilt designs, then this Sew In is for you! Choose from any of her books, like Farm Girl Vintage I or II, Spelling Bee or Vintage Christmas. This will be an open sew time to work on whatever project you wish from any of her books. Registration is $35 for the year, if you purchased your book (or books) from us your registration fee is WAIVED! Monthly dues are $10. We will have give aways, show and tells and refreshments too!
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Lone StarThis stunning quilt is another popular traditional quilt pattern that has been simplified with the use of Quiltsmart pre printed fusible interfacing.
Learn how to choose just the right fabrics along with easy techniques for creating one of your own! |
Double Wedding RingThis traditional quilt was turned on it's head 20 years ago by Mattie Rhodes' Quiltsmart, when she created the original easy fusible interfacing. Choose from a classic layout or 4 new layouts plus a bonus table runner. Learn how to use strips, with no curved piecing into this clever appliqué method.
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Pumpkin SeedLet us show you how to make this classic quilt with NO curved piecing with Quiltsmart's clever appliqué method. You'll love this big shapes that are easy to sew and have beautiful turned edges! This quilt is yardage and FQ friendly.
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All About BindngOnce and for all , learn how to do make a continuous binding with perfect mitered corners every time. This class will give you the confidence to enjoy binding instead of dreading that last important finishing step. Karen will share her secrets for machine and hand applications. You will need a small finished quilt ready to bind. A crib or lap size is recommended, but you can even use a potholder.
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Fabric WreathLearn to make this pretty seasonal fabric wreath with some of our beautiful fabric. It looks on your table as a centerpiece or on a wall as a wreath. Make one for any and all seasons, Christmas, Fall, Halloween, Spring, St. Patty's, Valentines Day or maybe using fabric to match your decor. We will share our hints for creating this wreath, don't forget it's perfect for gift giving season.
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Fabric WeavingLearn how to make your own fabric pieces using the madweave technique. Madweave is a triaxial weave using covering a plane. These panels can then be used like a cut of fabric and turned into bags, quilts or baskets. This weave is particularly effective in highlighting dark, medium and love volume fabric while creating a three dimensional effect.
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UFO DayOne thing that surprises me on UFO day show much everyone learns form other people's UFOs. You don't just get going on your own project, you also see, hear and experience how problems are solved on other pieces. We have set up the perfect place for you to spread out, have lots of cutting, ironing and creating space. Plus, if you hit a "bump" in your day, we are always her to help! Seats are limited so reserve your space early.
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Beginner Hand EmbroideryLove working with your hands? Give embroidery a try! In this comprehensive beginner's class, we will walk you through the basics from choosing fabrics and floss to hooping up and crafting beautiful stitches.
Graduates of this class are welcome to our UNPLUGGED Stitch Society starting up again this winter. |
Accuquilt
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Intro to Paper PiecingYou can achieve perfect points by machine stitching directly onto printed foundation paper.
Let us show you easy techniques so that even the most elaborate designs, you thought were too difficult, are now as easy as sewing on a line! |
Free Class for any
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Blossoms & SpokesThis 30”x 36” wall hanging will brighten any corner of your home. You will learn a combination of machine appliqué and collage techniques. You may choose to piece the background or use a single fabric background to accentuate the bike and basket of flowers appliqué design.
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PursemakingLearn to create a purse that is all your own. Let us help you choose fabrics and a design that speaks to you, then Margi will share her secrets for a professional look! She’ll also show you how to make personalized inner pockets for your necessities. Choose from our dozens and dozens of patterns.
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Beginner SewingPajama Pants are an excellent beginner garment to learn how to sew. You will learn how to cut fabric from a pattern, sew and finish seams and make a casing for the waistband. We will guide you through reading a pattern, selecting fabric and measuring to choose the correct size. You will also discover tips and tricks for cutting out fabric pieces, making simple fit adjustments, achieving clean seams and installing a waistband.
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Beginner Machine EmbroideryThis class is perfect for the beginner machine embroiderer! You will learn about threads, needles, hooping, stabilizing, resizing and lots of other basics for a good foundation. Your will complete a small project to practice your newly acquired skills.
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You create a classLet us know what class you would like to see added to our schedule. We will work hard to make it happen!!
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Upcycled / Recycled Jeans
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