Classes
30's Quilt Club
Join Evette Geneve for a fun, fresh revival of 30's fabrics and quilt design in an ongoing class/workshop setting. We'll make a sweet 9 patch with 30's inspired fabrics and look in depth at the fabulous fabrics and quilt settings of the period. We'll take a deep dive into period fabrics, techniques, favorite quilt patterns and how the Great Depression shaped quilt making in the 30's and the decades beyond. This ongoing class/workshop includes a weekly show and tell session - we can't wait to see and hear about your quilted treasures from the 1930's! We know you have them, bring your quilts in to share while we work on your Vintage Revival 9 Patch quilt. Evette will have a wealth of resources available during class for your reference including books for inspiration, period and reproduction fabrics to admire and 1930's quilts for you to see!
Cost: $ 30.00
Join Evette Geneve for a fun, fresh revival of 30's fabrics and quilt design in an ongoing class/workshop setting. We'll make a sweet 9 patch with 30's inspired fabrics and look in depth at the fabulous fabrics and quilt settings of the period. We'll take a deep dive into period fabrics, techniques, favorite quilt patterns and how the Great Depression shaped quilt making in the 30's and the decades beyond. This ongoing class/workshop includes a weekly show and tell session - we can't wait to see and hear about your quilted treasures from the 1930's! We know you have them, bring your quilts in to share while we work on your Vintage Revival 9 Patch quilt. Evette will have a wealth of resources available during class for your reference including books for inspiration, period and reproduction fabrics to admire and 1930's quilts for you to see!
Cost: $ 30.00
Applique with Nancy - click for dates and times
Have you been looking for a monthly class where you can socialize, work on your own special hand applique project, and get advice and assistance? This is the class for you. Nancy can get you started, keep you going, and answer all of your questions concerning applique and more. In addition to needleturn techniques, Nancy will discuss such topics as 3-D applique, embroidery embellishments, different decision-making approaches, and much more. Prerequisite: an applique class from Nancy or experience with needleturn hand applique
Cost: $ 30.00
Have you been looking for a monthly class where you can socialize, work on your own special hand applique project, and get advice and assistance? This is the class for you. Nancy can get you started, keep you going, and answer all of your questions concerning applique and more. In addition to needleturn techniques, Nancy will discuss such topics as 3-D applique, embroidery embellishments, different decision-making approaches, and much more. Prerequisite: an applique class from Nancy or experience with needleturn hand applique
Cost: $ 30.00
Beauty in the Bark
Explore beauty of the forest with this color-study quilt based on bark. Pick your favorite tree and closely examine its surface. Choose your tree fabric based on the colors you discover in the bark. Then choose a background scene and play with value as you look at the concept of "color washing" in a fresh new way.
Cost: $ 75.00
Explore beauty of the forest with this color-study quilt based on bark. Pick your favorite tree and closely examine its surface. Choose your tree fabric based on the colors you discover in the bark. Then choose a background scene and play with value as you look at the concept of "color washing" in a fresh new way.
Cost: $ 75.00
Beginning Free Motion Quilting - Click for current dates and times
Learn to use your free motion foot on your home sewing machine, Taught by extraordinary free-motion quilter Lory Bishop, you will learn many of the free-motion quilting tips and tricks she uses. We are lucky to have Lory teach for us and if you are wanting to learn free motion you won't want to miss this class!
Cost: $ 45.00
Learn to use your free motion foot on your home sewing machine, Taught by extraordinary free-motion quilter Lory Bishop, you will learn many of the free-motion quilting tips and tricks she uses. We are lucky to have Lory teach for us and if you are wanting to learn free motion you won't want to miss this class!
Cost: $ 45.00
Beginning Machine Quilting
You too can machine quilt on your home sewing machine! That's right ladies, install your darning foot, drop those feed dogs and see what you and your machine can do! We will cover the basics of starting and stopping quilted lines of stitching, gain confidence in stitch-in-the-ditch quilting with a walking foot and an introduction to free motion quilting. This is a 2-part class with homework. Are you are tired of sending all your quilting out to a long-armer? This class is for you! A fun time to be had by all.
Cost: $ 75.00
You too can machine quilt on your home sewing machine! That's right ladies, install your darning foot, drop those feed dogs and see what you and your machine can do! We will cover the basics of starting and stopping quilted lines of stitching, gain confidence in stitch-in-the-ditch quilting with a walking foot and an introduction to free motion quilting. This is a 2-part class with homework. Are you are tired of sending all your quilting out to a long-armer? This class is for you! A fun time to be had by all.
Cost: $ 75.00
Beginning Quilting - Click for current dates and times
Come and make new friends in this fun class while learning a new skill you will enjoy for a lifetime. Val will teach you the "rules",tips, and techniques for piecing, backing, machine quilting, and binding. Learn how to choose fabrics, color, tools and supplies. This class will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know to start and finish a quilt.
Cost: $ 150.00
Come and make new friends in this fun class while learning a new skill you will enjoy for a lifetime. Val will teach you the "rules",tips, and techniques for piecing, backing, machine quilting, and binding. Learn how to choose fabrics, color, tools and supplies. This class will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know to start and finish a quilt.
Cost: $ 150.00
Beginning Two Fabric Hand Applique with Nancy Chong
A perfect workshop for beginners, and even experienced appliquers will discover new and exciting things! Two fabrics, one spool of thread, and a pattern that you love; that is the recipe for a good time and a stunning quilt. Once you know Nancy's stress-free needleturn techniques you will agree that applique is fun, relaxing and easy. In this workshop you will learn all of the ins and outs of the least time-consuming method of applique. No freezer paper, toothpick, cardboard, plastic, back-basting, starch or interfacing -- just you, your fabric, needle and thread. What could be more basic, and what could be more fun? All skill levels welcome.
Cost: $ 75.00
A perfect workshop for beginners, and even experienced appliquers will discover new and exciting things! Two fabrics, one spool of thread, and a pattern that you love; that is the recipe for a good time and a stunning quilt. Once you know Nancy's stress-free needleturn techniques you will agree that applique is fun, relaxing and easy. In this workshop you will learn all of the ins and outs of the least time-consuming method of applique. No freezer paper, toothpick, cardboard, plastic, back-basting, starch or interfacing -- just you, your fabric, needle and thread. What could be more basic, and what could be more fun? All skill levels welcome.
Cost: $ 75.00
Featherweight Spa Day
We all love Spa Days! This one is for your sewing machine. If you have a Vintage Singer 221 and you are interested in learning how to service your machine yourself, then this is the class for you! One of the best parts of a Featherweight 221 or 222 other than its portability, is the ease of maintaining it yourself! In this one day class you will learn the proper way to clean, oil and grease your fabulous machine to keep her running for years to come! We look forward to seeing you soon. We will have additional accessories for purchase during the class including Protective Bed Covers, screwdriver sets, etc.
Cost: $ 85.00
We all love Spa Days! This one is for your sewing machine. If you have a Vintage Singer 221 and you are interested in learning how to service your machine yourself, then this is the class for you! One of the best parts of a Featherweight 221 or 222 other than its portability, is the ease of maintaining it yourself! In this one day class you will learn the proper way to clean, oil and grease your fabulous machine to keep her running for years to come! We look forward to seeing you soon. We will have additional accessories for purchase during the class including Protective Bed Covers, screwdriver sets, etc.
Cost: $ 85.00
Hawaiian Applique With Nancy Chong (beginning)
Quickly learn the basics of Hawaiian Applique in this fast-paced, one-day workshop. You'll gain hands-on experience cutting out a Hawaiian block, basting it, and learning needleturn applique. Several block patterns available for students to choose from. All skill levels welcome.
Cost: $ 75.00
Quickly learn the basics of Hawaiian Applique in this fast-paced, one-day workshop. You'll gain hands-on experience cutting out a Hawaiian block, basting it, and learning needleturn applique. Several block patterns available for students to choose from. All skill levels welcome.
Cost: $ 75.00
Tuffet Workshop
Make your own custom foot stool using a jelly roll or 1/8 yard cuts of your favorite fabrics. Tuffet kit and pattern available for purchase separately. Please provide your phone number in the notes section if you sign up online, it will be used for class purposes only.
Cost: $ 95.00
Make your own custom foot stool using a jelly roll or 1/8 yard cuts of your favorite fabrics. Tuffet kit and pattern available for purchase separately. Please provide your phone number in the notes section if you sign up online, it will be used for class purposes only.
Cost: $ 95.00
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Tuffet Workshop
Make your own custom foot stool using a jelly roll or 1/8 yard cuts of your favorite fabrics. Tuffet kit and pattern available for purchase separately. Please provide your phone number in the notes section if you sign up online, it will be used for class purposes only.
Beginning Machine Quilting
You too can machine quilt on your home sewing machine! That's right ladies, install your darning foot, drop those feed dogs and see what you and your machine can do! We will cover the basics of starting and stopping quilted lines of stitching, gain confidence in stitch-in-the-ditch quilting with a walking foot and an introduction to free motion quilting. This is a 2-part class with homework. Are you are tired of sending all your quilting out to a long-armer? This class is for you! A fun time to be had by all.