A Piece In Time - Back to Basics Classes

Our Use It Up! Classes are listed here with our Electric Needle (Machine Sewing) classes. Find a project or two that will
help you use up your stash!

These Use It Up! Classes are only $10, or FREE
with a Use It Up! pass. Earn a Use It Up! pass for
every $20 fabric purchase.

May Classes

June Classes

July Classes

Three Roses Table Runner
Level 2, Sandy
Looking for a fun-to-make project? This table runner will welcome Summer and put roses on your table. Flip your roses around for a cute variation. $25
• Tuesday, 10 AM-1 PM: May 19

Double Irish Chain
Level 2, Sandy
It seems that we have departed from some of the classic quilts of the past and have lost the excitement of watching these projects grow into beautiful quilts. Join us as we show you how to make two simple blocks for this beautiful, classic quilt. $25
• Tuesday, 1-4 PM: May 19

TB–Sugar Bear Pumpkins
Level 2, Charlotte
You can almost smell the cinnamon sugar and scent of Fall with this one! You’ll love these five plump pumpkins nestled into an eight pointed star with appliqué leaves. All are welcome in this fun Thimbleberries class! Join TB club and save 20% on nearly all your purchases! $25
• Wed, 10 AM-1 PM-OR- 6-9 PM: June 3

Grandmother’s Cross
Level 2, Sandy
This traditional design is even easier than it looks using updated methods of construction. Come see how simple it can be. It’s a beautiful cross that breaks into its sashing for a dimensional look. $25
• Wednesday, 1-4 PM: June 10

Christmas Star Table Runner
Level 2, Sandy
Another simple project, see how one little block used three times and put in an on-point setting can steal your heart. It’s so charming, these will be on your gift giving list. $25
• Thursday, 1-4 PM: June 11

Ties to the Past
Level 2, Eunice
You’ll be amazed that the quilt, as you look at it, is even made with men’s neckties. The project is quite upscale and you hardly realize these squares (no shapes that even resemble neckties) are indeed the neckties. $25
• Monday, 1-4 PM: June 15

Snapshots
Level 2, Eunice
This is a very easy quilt by Atkinson Designs that is fat quarter friendly but works well with selvage to selvage cuts too. That means it’s a great way to use up a stack of fat quarters that you bought because you loved them or it can be made from an out-of-control stash. $25
• Monday, 1-4 PM: June 22

Easy Flowers
Level 2, Eunice
This is an easy scrap quilt designed by Eunice for those who want to use their new hand or machine appliqué skills. Not all the blocks have appliqué and the ones that do are not difficult. It can’t be much simpler than this fun project! $25
• Wednesday, 1-4 PM: June 24

Puttin’ On The Ritz
Level 2, Sandy
Many of you are just enthralled with our Dimensional Sampler, but don’t have a year to make the quilt. Try your hand at this black and white beauty. Choose your colors and learn dimensional piecing! $25
• Thursday, 6-9 PM: June 25

Diamond Day Trip
Level 2, Sandy
Learn to make this beautiful medallion quilt, using only 60O angles. The project can be a table topper or add on to it to make it the medallion in a bed quilt. It’s quite stunning with all the shading that’s been already planned out for you. $30
• Friday, 10 AM-4 PM: June 26

One Block Wonder
Level 3, Wendy
This exciting quilt consists of basic hexagonal kaleidoscope blocks made from a single large print fabric. It is easy to cut and assemble. The creative part is designing the kaleidoscopes in striking arangements. Join us to learn the short cuts and tricks, then make bunches on your own. $35
• Mondays, 6-9 PM: June 29 and July 13

The 60’s Were Great
Level 3, Sandy
Join this workshop of quilts with 60 degree angles. It’s SO fun to design with these interlocking honeycombs. We’ll cover Tumbling Blocks for that favorite baby quilt, and lots more incredible designs. You’ll have several designs to choose from so you don’t have to make what everyone else is making. Choose the ones you like best! $60
• Tuesdays, 10 AM-1 PM: June 30, July 7, 14 and 21

Just Squares
Level 2, Sandy
We’ll be using this simply beautiful project to learn (or review) Twosie-Foursie construction. Join us with a couple of pack of Charm Squares or yardage of your choice. If you have no idea what Twosie-Foursie is, you need to be here and catch up with the times! $25
• Tuesday, 6-9 PM: June 30

TB–Pumpkin Glow--Or Not!
Level 2, Sandy
Although this sweet table runner made of log cabin blocks was originally designed with appliquéd pumpkins and Fall colors, we are making ours in patriotic fabrics and star appliqués for summer! All are welcome in this fun Thimbleberries class! $25
• Wed, 10 AM-1 PM -OR- 6-9 PM: July 1

Almost No Intersections
Level 2, Sandy
Here’s a simple strip-pieced quilt for beginners to strip piecing techniques. Make it with just 13 Fat Quarters and watch it go together quickly. $25
• Tuesday, 6-9 PM: July 7

Storm at Sea
Level 2-1/2, Sandy
This classic quilt is made with all straight seams, but gives the illusion of rolling waves as you step back and see curves, even though there are none. It’s really striking. Come for this five hour sewing party! $30
• Friday, 10 AM-3 PM: July 10

Mariner’s Compass
Level 3, Eunice
Ready for a challenge? Don’t tell, but this is not as hard as it looks. Choose a round compass or an oval one--the method is the same. Join us! $25
• Thursday, 1-4 PM: July 16

Buttercup
Level 2, Sandy
Remember those cheerful yellow flowers that sit atop a long, leafy stem? They are so pretty! Come join us as we recreate this bright design in a quilt. We have tiny little ones all around the border, too. $25
• Tuesday, 1-4 PM: July 21

On-Point Designs Made Easy
Level 2, Sandy
This is your chance to work on a diagonal set, if you have not done one. A diagonal set is where you stand your blocks on their points. That makes the seams go diagonally across the quilt. There are plenty of secrets to assure your success. Join us. $25
• Tuesday, 6-9 PM: July 21

Star Fish Line Dance
Level 2, Sandy
Sandy’s friend Suzan Drury designed this for us at “Itch Camp” a while ago. Why do you want to take this class? 1. Its’ cute. 2. It’s a diagonal set. 3. It’s a diagonal set WITH SASHING. If you’ve never done #3, then you’ll need to take this class. It’s not as obvious as you think, yet none of it is hard to do. $25
• Wednesday, 6-9 PM: July 22

One Day Trip Around the World
Level 2, Sandy
Everyone is admiring the yellow and green large-square Trip quilt hanging by the front door. This is your chance to make it in this daytime workshop. Her pattern is on its way to the printer, so join us for this great opportunity to turn one of these babies out in a day. $30
• Thursday, 10 AM-3 PM: July 23

Denim Rag Quilt
Level 2, Wendy
This denim quilt is an original design and easy to do. Start with lots of pairs of jeans, either collected or from the thrift store. Add one fabric: a bunch of conversation prints, or plaids, or batiks. This makes a great throw for men, teenagers, or anyone! $30, incl. pattern
• Sunday, 1-4 PM: July 26

Stained Glass 9-Patch
Level 2, Sandy
This is a happy, bright project and the black ‘leading’ just helps to set off the brilliance of the colors. It’s a great stack it up and whack it out project. See how fun the construction is and how quickly it goes together! $25
• Thursday, 10 AM-1 PM: July 30

TB–Block Trick
Level 2, Charlotte
You’ll love this great scrap quilt which uses lots of Thimbleberries fabrics. Make wonky 4-patches, frame them, join blocks together and your top is done! All are welcome in this fun Thimbleberries class! Join TB club and save 20% on nearly all your purchases! $25
• Wed, 10 AM-1 PM -OR- 6-9 PM: August 5

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