Classes & Special Programs

 Summer Sew Camps
Last year was garment sewing, this year is all about crafting. Join in for one or both weeks and try your hand at a bunch of great techniques and fun projects. We offer two sessions, each session offers a different set of techniques and projects to keep everyone enthused.  Tuition is $295 a child per session. Discounts available for multiple children from a single family and for registration for both sessions. Click HERE for registration form.

July 17-20th
9 and up*
Main project is a Clock made from a piece block with applique and embellishment, attached to a frame using a drawstring and casing. 
August 14-17th
11 and up*
Main project is a stretch beanie hat with a brim and decorative embellishments.

*Age exceptions are possible for students who already know how to use a sewing machine.

Quilt Basics

This 3-session class is perfect for new quilters and for those looking to better their skills. We start with understanding fabric choices and selection, cutting skills, piecing techniques and end with how to complete the top. Kit includes fabric and patterns for a wall hanging, but for those motivated enthusiasts extra patterns are provided to increase the sampler quilt into a throw or bed size quilt.
Guest instructor: Diane Loomis
Tuition: $65 + kit
Thursday 4/12, 19, 26 2:00-4:00

Doodle Quilting
​Free Motion

The fun of free motion without all the hassles. This doodling technique makes it easier to create gorgeous quilted masterpieces without all the fuse, and without a longarm! Great for all levels, helps you get comfortable for fabric handling and free motion fundamentals.

Instructor: Jill
Tuition: $90, includes both days and pizza party
Friday & Saturday 6/1 5:30-9pm, 6/2 10-3:30
​Kit: $27 includes pattern, fabric, batting, thread, needle, sample sandwiches 

Baby Time
Infant Clothes

This single session class is a fun way to learn how to work with stretch knit fabrics. The class will make a cute set of pants, hat and shirt (dress if you want to make it longer) for the baby in your life. 

Instructor: Evan
Tuition: $25
Thursday: 5/24 12:00-4:00
​Kit: $15

Perfect Points
Slash & Stitch

Quilting can be great fun, but just as frustrating. Join Beth as she teaches you this great new Slash and Stitch technique for making perfect points and stunning blocks with simple cuts and strip piecing.
Guest instructor: Beth Cunningham
Tuition: $40 + kit
Saturdays 4/21 & 4/28 1-4pm
Register EARLY for a FREE Tote Bag with purchase of Kit.

Sew Basics

This workshop walks you through a series of sewing techniques as you make a set of samples to take home. From buttonholes to blind hems, pockets to plackets, overcasting to casings, and a whole lot more. Great for the garment sew-er looking to freshen up their skills, the new machine owner looking to explore the full range of features on their machine and the would-be seamstress.
Instructor: Jill
Tuition: $30 + kit
Saturday 5/26 12:00-4pm

Teens & Tweens

For students, 9 and up, come learn to sew. Tuesdays ($75/month) is an open sew. Bring a project and work at your pace. Saturdays ($20/session)  traditional sewing class with a new project and skill each month.
Tuesday 5:00-7:00pm
Sept-Jun
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Last Sat. 9:30-11:30*
All Year Long
​*except December

Free Motion Workshop
​Custom Clock

Come Friday for the Pizza party (included) and an introduction to free motion sewing and free motion fills. Come back Saturday and dive in to creating your project. Work with our guest instructor, and award winning quilter, as you design your piece based on your style and your skill. Then finish it off by stretching it on a canvas and adding the clockworks to create a beautiful and unique wall clock.
Guest instructor: Diane Loomis
Tuition: $100 + kit
Friday & Saturday 5/4 5:00-9pm, 5/5 10:00-3:30pm

Open Sews

Bring your projects, machine and sewing kit and use our classroom to work on your projects with support from our knowledgeable staff. Join for $65 for 2 months or pay as you go at $20 a session. Pick Wednesdays or Sundays.
Wednesdays 10:30-2:30
OR
​Sundays 10:00-2:00*
*1st Sunday 10-4 extended hours

Dream Big
Brother Special Events

May 18th & 19th
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Louis Carney, author and accomplished sew-er
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THE Dream Machine
COMPLETE DETAILS
CLICK HERE
Two days to choose from: Friday Night  or Saturday Day. May 18th or 19th

We supply the machines, the fabrics, the projects and the exceptional instructor; you provide the enthusiasm and the sewing.

Celebrity Guest Louis Carney began his sewing career at the early age of 12 in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri where he studied tailoring, design, and visual merchandising. He now resides in New York City.

    I want to come!
We offer an always changing schedule of classes and special events. Check out our full schedule for classes on: sewing, quilting, garment, home deco, crafting, hand sewing, digital cutters, embroidery, software, applique and more. Click the Class Calendar button above and skim the calendar for upcoming classes. Call or email to register.

Clubs

Embroidery Club

Club meets: 2nd Saturday 10:30-12:30
Join us monthly, bring your embroidery machine and come see what your wonderful machine can do. All levels welcome. Each month work on a new small project, learn a new skill, try a new technique or product. Let your imagination soar.
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April Club Projects: Fleece Pants (sewing), Embellished Towel (embroidery), Canvas Tote with Flatlock Embellishments (serger)

Serger Club

Club meets: 3rd Saturday 10:30-12:30
Sergers are for more than just garment work. Come have fun and build your confidence with your machine will you explore new ways to use this powerful machine. All levels welcome.

Quilting Clubs

2018 Block of the Month 
Through the Window
No class, pick up any time during the month
​February 2018 -  November 2018
​Registration: $30    Monthly Kit: $4

​1 Kit Left
2018 Mystery Quilt
Tracks
No class, pick up any time during the month
​March 2018 - February 2019
Registration: $30    Monthly Kit: $8
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Quilt Club
Mystical Prism
​This quilt gives quilters the opportunity to work with a beautiful batik palette while improving their piecing and points.

​Registration: $40    Monthly Kit: $18.50

​2nd Sat @ 9:15
3/2018- 2/2019

​1 Kit left!
 Emb Quilt Club
Toile Scenes 
Embroidery doesn't have to be all about color. This years quilt uses Toile scenes to allow us to try different hooping and stabilizing techniques. Combine this is a selection of pieced blocks made in the hoop and an oversized center medallion block created via multiple hoopings.

​Registration: $30    Monthly Kit: $8
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​3rd Sat @ 9:15
2/2018-11/2018