Electric Needle Classes |
| Batik Braid
This quilt is made from 2-1/2” strips of fabric. It is a lovely and popular quilt in this shop so we are offering it as a class again. It’s not difficult, even though it looks impossible; and if you have a jelly roll, you can save
yourself some cutting time. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Blackford's Beauty
Eunice made this quilt with purple fabrics for all you purple lovers out there, or make yours in your own favorite fabrics. Even though it’s not a very well-know block, Blackford’s Beauty looks great and is not at all difficult. This would be a great project for someone wanting a little more of a challenge after our Next Steps classes. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Confetti
This is a simple-to-assemble project that you will truly love. Just strips in glorious colors on a black patterned background, Everything goes together so crisply and beautifully. We sell a lot of these patterns and it's still one of Sandy's favorites. With all the colorful fabric collections coming in, you are sure to find one that talks to you. $35
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | Corn and Beans Runner
This table runner is made using Marti Michell’s template sets. The smaller version uses template set A while the larger one uses template set B. If you’ve never used these templates, now is your chance to try; and if you already own one or both of these sets here is another opportunity to put them to use. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Denim Rag Quilt
utgrowing their jeans before the jeans wear out? Does hubby have some jeans in the closet that are just a couple sizes too small? Create a one-of-a-kind quilt from all those old pairs of jeans, perfect to snuggle under on these cold winter nights. Wendy will teach you the tricks to make this “quilt-as-you-go-style” rag quilt in no time! $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Design Your Own Log Cabin House
This cute little quilt can be adjusted to be more like your own house or you can make it just like this quilt. Come make a plan on graph paper with Eunice and get building with little log cabin blocks. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Diamond Log Cabin Table Cloth or Tree Skirt
This is such a wonderful project, we are sure you will make more of them and that will help you work your way through your stash. This is a book by Eleanor Burns and it is still very popular. Our sample is in whites and blacks. When Pat and Annie were making theirs, everyone admired their fabric choices and progress. Join us and we'll show you how to make your next quilted table cloth. It is quite large. $35
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | Elegant Tree Skirt
Even though Christmas has just passed, many of you asked us to repeat this tree skirt class. It's large and you can make it Victorian or Country. Your fabric choices make the skirt in your favorite mood. It's large so it takes time to cut, sew and finish. When you are done, you will want to get the tree out again. $45
Cost: $ 45.00 |
 | Exploding Stars
Eunice’s model is a wintery quilt that she made with Marti Michell’s template set E. This project is a great way to learn about both these template sets and sewing Y-seams. Of course, your project doesn’t have to be wintery. With just three blocks you can make a table runner, but once you learn the tricks for making Y-seams, you just might get carried away! They are not as scary as you might think! $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Four Patch Weave
Eunice made this quilt using two 5” charm packages that she received as a gift. She designed the quilt to use them. Charm packs are one of those indulgence buys at shop hops and shows that we quilters can’t resist so if you have a couple of them waiting for a project, this may be the one for you. With a little twist and turn in the on-point set, the four patches create a woven effect. It makes a great toddler or lap quilt. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Great Aunt Louise's Quilt
This simply stunning quilt is based on a quilt that Sandy was given by her Great Aunt Louise. Eunice did a little research and found that at the time the quilt was made, the block was called Wandering Lover. Sandy’s original quilt was hand pieced, but Eunice will teach you how to use triangle paper to make parts of it. You can change the size if you want but aren’t these tiny pieces charming?! Pattern available. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Kaleido-Canines
This fun class will show you ways to turn your pet photo into a textured, bright, and semi realistic image of your pet. Use a wild assortment of prints, velvets, stripes, and furs to bring personality into your beloved pet’s photo. (Cat lovers welcome too!) $45
Cost: $ 45.00 |
 | Landscape Quilts
Landscape quilts will help you develop painting skills with fabric. You will learn art concepts like contrast, variation, value, shape, and size relations by using fused and glued fabrics. We will use small textures and graphic prints like stripes, checks, dots, and landscape prints like rocks, bricks, grass, etc. Bring your favorite landscape photo to make into a quilt and learn to be a quilt artist. $45
Cost: $ 45.00 |
 | Making an On-Point Basket Quilt
One of the most interesting ways to arrange quilt blocks is to set them on their points and baskets are some of the most common On-Point quilt designs. Come see how to make basket blocks and how to arrange them on their toes. Learn all about setting triangles and how to cut them. We'll take it slow if you are new to On-Point settings, because we've scheduled 8 hours of class time so you can get everything done with all the help you need. $35
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Night Owls Sew-In
Sometimes we just need to get out on a Friday night! This is an after-hours time to hang out in the shop and get some sewing done. It’s sure to be a hoot. Bring some food to keep you going, or grab some take-out here in the plaza. $10
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Not a Twister Quilt
This quilt looks a bit like our Lil’ Twister quilt, but it’s made using a template that we’ve had made just for our customers so you can use your 2-1/2” strips if you choose. It is a very frugal way to use your fabric leftovers from bigger projects. There is no waste in this method. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | One Block Wonder
This quilt is a form of stack and whack, made from a single fabric. The creative part comes in designing the hexagon kaleidoscopes into a striking arrangement. This class will teach you how to make hexagon blocks without inset seams and how to spot a “One Block” fabric from across the quilt shop! Fabric shopping will never be the same. $45
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Pinwheel Garden Workshop
This evening workshop will provide you with the cutting and laying out instructions to get this quilt in order for piecing. It's fun, easy and quite addictive. It's a most excellent scrap quilt and one of Sandy's favorites. Her friend Mary Gallaway designed it and you will find it becomes one of your all-time favorites, too. We will schedule a second date and possibly even a third date if necessary to get you finished with this colorful project. You can use some of the Use It Up theory and start a second one after your first one is pieced. $30
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| Sew Clinic with Eunice
If you need a little help getting a quilt out of its coma and into the sewing mode, this day has been set aside just for you. Bring in any UFO and if you need a little help, Eunice will be there to give it. $10
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Sleepy Time Baby Quilt
It’s always prudent to have a baby quilt under way. Here is another of Eunice’s fabulous yet quick and easy baby quilts to put together. The nine patches are made from scraps but the rest is not, so you don’t need a big stash to make this one. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Spring Fling
And another quilt using 2-1/2” strips, this time from one of Eunice’s favorite books on the subject of jelly rolls. It’s a perfect playpen size if you have a youngster in your life. Or, makes a perfect small lap or table top quilt. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | T-Shirt Quilt
Turn all those T-Shirts you have been saving over the years into a fabulous quilt. This quilt is perfect to make for your favorite graduate. Let Wendy guide you through the process of selecting and preparing the T-Shirts, then she’ll help you create your own special design based on the shirts you have chosen. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
| The Best Times Quilt
Were you able to see our Jingle Bell Shop Hop quilt? Writing the pattern has taken us a lot longer than we had hoped, but we are finally able to offer you the kit with pattern. If you haven't seen it yet, do come in and gaze upon it. Seeing it will make you realize that this was not just a pattern, it was a booklet. If you want a class to help you along with the project, we will share all the intricacies in this April, 3-session class. Register early so we can have supplies waiting for you. $60
Tuesdays, 10 AM-1 PM: April 3, 10 and 17
Cost: $ 60.00 |
 | Ties to the Past
A wonderful Tie quilt that doesn’t look like others you might have seen. Honor someone you love using their neckties in this project. There are some tricks to making those slippery silks behave, but Eunice will help you tame them. You will discover that there is a lot of fabric in one skinny tie. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Tiny Log Cabins
This quilt will stretch your skills and help improve your accuracy with your scant 1/4” seam allowances. The strips are thin and the blocks are small but the texture of this size of log cabin block quilt is very special. Come in and touch Eunice’s quilt and you’ll understand why you’ll want to make one too. You can make your quilt small or large depending on how much you like the process. It’s scrappy so bring in your scraps and start building cabins with Eunice. There are two ways to build them. Eunice will show you both methods , then you decide which you prefer. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Twirling Stars
This is another quilt for our strip lovers. If you have some strips and you are ready to put them into a quilt for big impact, with not too much work, try this project. The pattern comes with many sizes so make it whichever you choose! $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
Handwork Classes |
 | Advanced Hand Applique
This class is for those who are still struggling with some aspect of Hand Appliqué. Eunice will help you work out the kinks so you can end up with beautiful work and continue to grow in your appliqué skills. $45
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| English Paper Piecing Hex Potholders
If you want to try English Paper Piecing, but you don’t want to commit to a Grandmother’s Flower Garden Quilt just yet, this is the class for you! Eunice will guide you through the process of making these potholders, using a needle, thread, and a little fabric. We have pre-cut paper hexagons in cute little boxes to save you the time used to cut them yourself! $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Hand Quilting
We’ll cover your best choices for thread, fabric, battings, frames, thimbles, needles and more. Then we will mark, layer and baste together a small quilt. Learn to hide knots, learn a no knot technique plus many different methods for getting those great little hand stitches. $45, incl. kit: top, back, batt and needles.
Cost: $ 45.00 |
 | Punch Needle
Punchneedle is a Russian form of embroidery that is like rug hooking in miniature. You need a tool and some floss. It has been around for some time but is enjoying a resurgence among quilters. Here's your chance to try it. Once you know how to do it, it's very relaxing. We carry some cute pre-marked kits so it's easy to start. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
Other Classes |
 | Bali Briefcase
Beth will guide you through the steps to wrap cotton clothesline with yummy batik or print 2-1/2” strips, then stitch, to create this awesome briefcase. It is the perfect tote for a laptop and is sophisticated enough to go to the office every day.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Presidential Wreath Quilt
Make this darling four-block quilt with a wreath in each square. It's simple and fun. Then you can quilt it yourself by hand or machine. Come see the sample. You can display it every February, or on the birthday of your favorite President. $25 or Free if you buy any new Gladys Grace stencil (Note: Some need to be cut, so purchase them early and Sandy will burn them or show you how.)
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Shaded Stenciling for Spring
Come see how to create your own beautiful linens, scarves or sweatshirts with these luscious translucent paints and creative stencils. We will provide the paints and brushes. Perfect projects for Easter or Mother’s Day gifts. You provide the item to be stenciled upon. $25 or Free if you buy any new Gladys Grace stencil (Note: Some need to be cut, so purchase them early and Sandy will burn them or show you how.)
Cost: $ 25.00 |
Quilting Basics |
 | Beginning Machine Piecing (BMP)
Learn to rotary cut pieces (please take our Cuttin’ Class first) and sew them together on your machine to create this classic nine-block wallhanging...
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| Binding Basics
In this class Eunice will teach you her accurate, traditional method of putting a binding on your quilt. If you have tried to follow instructions for binding and been frustrated, this is the class for you. You will be able to have beautifully mitered corners with a sturdy binding for your quilts. A free prequilted kit of a small quilt and binding comes with the class. $25, includes kit
Cost: $ 25.00 |
| Cinnamon Hearts Foundation Paper Piecing
Bring your machine and see how simple Foundation Paper Piecing really is. We will have samples of finished products and direct you through the details for accurate, crisp foundation paper piecing your own projects. Fabric and papers provided. $10
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Cuttin' Class
Are you thinking that you already know how to rotary cut so you’ll just skip over this class? Please don’t. In addition to improving your ability to manipulate your rotary rulers, we will cut quilt block patches using various tools. Also (and most importantly), because this class covers an introduction to quilting rules and ‘laws’, we consider this class or this knowledge a prerequisite for all classes we offer. All our machine piecing classes require that you know accurate, efficient and safe rotary cutting skills. Even longtime quilters remark “why didn’t anyone ever tell me that?” or “I learned more in this class than ever before.” $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
| Foundation Paper Piecing with Eileen Sullivan Designs
These designs are a little more complex than those in the Cinnamon Hearts class. Bring your machine and tools from Cinnamon Hearts and see how designs are split and rejoined for more variety. Fabrics and papers provided. $10
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| I Have a Quilt Top, Now What Do I Do?
We hear it all the time -- “How can I quilt this top? What would YOU do with this top?” Let Sandy take you through the entire thought process to come up with something that does really fit your project. Learn her techniques, then you, too, will be designing and quilting lovely quilts. $20
Cost: $ 20.00 |
| Machine Applique
This class will focus on both technical and design aspects of machine appliqué. You’ll learn to use a variety of stabilizers and different stitches in the process. We will discuss the different ways to appliqué and why and when it is to your advantage to appliqué by machine. There are some tricks but we will walk you through them so you have success in all your future machine appliqué projects. Knowing how to machine appliqué gives you the ability to put any shape you can imagine, big or small, onto your quilts. We will cover interpreting patterns and making your own designs. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
| Machine Quilting Techniques I (MQT1)
This machine quilting class covers all aspects of using your sewing machine to make the quilting stitches in your quilt sandwich. Learn both walking foot and dropped feed-dog techniques. Gain the understanding of how to quilt, where to quilt and why to use one kind of batting over another to achieve a particular result. This class is loaded with everything you need to know to get off to a wonderful start. We even spend time showing you what doesn’t work and why. Batting Samples included in class fee. $65
Cost: $ 65.00 |
| Machine Quilting Techniques II (MQT2)
Once you’ve learned the basics, come see how to further develop and master the techniques. We’ll spend most of the time working magic with fills and putting the stitches in the right places with free motion techniques. (Prerequisite MQT1) $50
Cost: $ 50.00 |
 | Next Steps
If the precise piecing of BMP frightens you, then skip over it for now and jump right into speedier methods. We will learn Strip Piecing techniques and will build your skills with fast, efficient piecing. All projects are built around skills you already know or are now ready to learn. We’ll do a new project in each class and show you other variations of that project, for many weekends of happy quiltmaking. $60 for all 4 sessions, or $25 individually.
Cost: $ 60.00 |
 | Paper Piecing Stars & Pinwheels
Learn to use foundation papers to create patchwork blocks. Foundations help with accuracy and can be so fun. This project is a good one to practice with as it is repetitive. You’ll progress quickly! $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Patriot Dreams Machine Quilting Project
We are still making lovely quilts for our veterans returning home. This is a wonderfully simple way to make one from you. The fabric is already prestamped with the quilt blocks and we will have you construct the pieces in the kit to get to a top, then come to class to learn various ways you can quilt your lovely project. Is there a veteran in your family? Has he or she received a quilt from you? It's time. $30 or Free if you purchase our $75.99 kit
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| Piped Binding
Learn this high impact method to add a thin piping between the quilt and binding for added zing. We will learn both the piping method and how to do a real mitered binding WITHOUT any hand stitching. This is a binding method for all your quilts, not just the show pieces. $30
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| Simple Strategies for Choosing Color
Fabric and color selection can be difficult for many quilters. In this class, Eunice will discuss color wheels and how they can help you make good choices, then put it into practice. She’ll explain other strategies as well so you can make the best looking quilts possible. This is a two part class so you can play with your stash in between and come back the next week for more help with your own fabric choices. $35
Cost: $ 35.00 |
Sewing & Serging Classes |
| Beginning to Sew
This class will give you basics of fabric and construction terminology, and walk you through making a pillowcase. Prerequisite: "Learn to Use a Sewing Machine class" or you must be comfortable using a sewing machine. $25
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Jacket Made Easy
Come and make this simple reverse appliqué sweatshirt jacket! Meredith will show you how to use the Borders x Two quilting patterns for this easy, comfy cardigan. You’ll want them for cool days and evenings and Birthday and Holiday Gift-giving. $25
Cost: $ 25.00 |
| Learn to Use a Sewing Machine
Do you want to learn how to sew on a machine? Whether you want to machine piece quilts, do mending and hemming, or if you have dreams of "Project Runway," it all starts with a sewing machine. Bring a machine, or use one of ours. Meredith will teach you how to use and understand the terminology of a basic machine. $30
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| My Label 3D Fashion Pattern Software--Fitting and Basics
Don’t you love clothes that fit you just right? Are you one size on top and another on the bottom? Would you like to make some of your own exquisite clothes to fit you perfectly? Angie and Sandy have the secret to making custom made clothes fit...with Bernina’s My Label software and your laptop!
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| Serger Club
Do you own a serger, but it just sits in your closet? Perhaps you’ve forgotten how to use it, or you bought it where they didn’t offer you lifetime lessons. Now, you are afraid to change the threading pattern and all you are capable of doing is the stitch it’s set on. Well, fear no more! Dust off that machine and join us every month for a few hours of learning and fun. Not every machine can do what other machines are capable of, but we’ll find a way for you to still have fun with us. We will go over a serging technique each month as we work through a skill-building process you can save in a notebook. Then we’ll offer you a project that builds on that new skill. We encourage your show and tell as well. $25 per session or $150 for 12 sessions.
Cost: $ 150.00 |
| Sew Chic Techniques
Be inspired by tips and techniques that will take your sewing to the next level! Explore many fun sewing techniques to snazz up your stitching, strengthen your sewing skills and get the most out of your machine and accessories. Usually meets the last Saturday of the month from 10:30 to 11 am. Free
Cost: $ FREE |
Use It Up Classes |
 | Use It Up! 1600 Quilt
Making this quilt is a party all by itself! Eunice heard about this idea and found out more on the internet and wants to share it with you. She has some variation ideas that work really well too so come have a sewing party with your jelly rolls. We bet you can’t just make one of these babies! $10 or FREE with a “Use It Up!” Pass
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Use It Up! Car Trunk String Quilt
Here is an easy quilt to put together from your leftover strings of fabric that you may be accumulating. There are a few tricks that Eunice will share to create this popular block, then you can make your quilt any size you choose. $10 or FREE with a “Use It Up!” Pass
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Use It Up! Crazy Stained Glass
Have you seen how our model shines like a stained glass window on a bright day? You’ll learn to stack and cut the pieces of the patchwork then sew them back together with black leading to create this glorious effect. $10 or FREE with a “Use It Up!” Pass
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| Use It Up! Friendship Star
Here is an easy quilt to put together from your stash of 2-1/2” strips that you may be accumulating. There are a few tricks that Eunice will share to create this popular block, then you can make your quilt any size you choose. $10 or FREE with a “Use It Up!” Pass
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Use It Up! Large Nine Patches
These nine patches are laaarrrge! Of course that means the quilt gets made quickly. At this time of year, we need a fast and fun project. This one makes a great lap sized quilt and looks terrific for a quick quilt. $10 or FREE with a “Use It Up!” Pass
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Use It Up! Odds & Ends
Here is another way to use up odd bits that are left over from other projects. Sometimes it’s fun just to use up what is taking space in your sewing area. Bring that stuff in and we’ll make them into this scrappy quilt, filled with squares and bordered blocks. You’ll love the chance to be creative with your favorite fabric scraps. $10 or FREE with a “Use It Up!” Pass
Cost: $ 10.00 |
| Use It Up! Scrap Control Lecture I
Now’s the time to experience Sandy’s lecture on Scrap Control! We don’t just cut squares and put them aside only to find that we have cut the wrong size or have to recut them again. “Scrap Control Lecture I” covers all the scrap issues a quiltmaker faces and offers solutions to organizing your stash, your sewing room, and your quilt making plans. It’s a MUST for all of you who are paralyzed into inactivity when it comes to making scrap quilts or want quilts that are more than just squares. This class will get you in motion again. It’s the perfect kickoff to the Use It Up! classes. $20, includes our 8-piece Scrap Control! Template Set, given in class.
Wednesday, 10 AM-12 noon: February 15
Cost: $ 20.00 |
| Use It Up! Scrap Control Lecture II
Once you’ve tried Lecture I, learn how to make the program work for you. Between Lecture I and Lecture II, you will have homework to do. Return with your homework assignment completed and we will begin working out the steps of the ongoing program so that you can stay a step ahead of the scraps! $20 class fee, includes a 5-1/2" Bloc-Loc tool (must have taken Lecture I first)
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Use It Up! Snapshots
Chris just loves this quilt designed by Atkinson Designs because it looks great in a lot of color choices. It’s from one of her most favorite books, is easy to make and is perfect for using up a collection of fat quarters if you have them on hand. Eunice will help you plan and construct the rectangles with irregular frames to make this contemporary design exciting. $10 or FREE with a “Use It Up!” Pass
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Use It Up! Strips of Strings
This quilt is made from the tiniest possible strings that are leftovers. It’s always good when making a scrappy quilt to have a theme. The theme in this quilt is yellow and red with a touch of green. Once the long strips are pieced, the rest of the quilt is just the setting to make them look great. Eunice will show you her tricks for making the long skinny pieced strips. You can make this quilt any size you want and feel good about being frugal. $10 or FREE with a “Use It Up!” Pass
Cost: $ 10.00 |
