Classes

  • MACHINE QUILTING

    Instructor: Geri Ford

    So you have made your quilt top – now what do you do?  Register for Geri’s class and learn how to use your walking and your free motion feet using your own machine.  She teaches you the basics of preparing a quilt top for quilting; stitching-in-the-ditch, stippling and pattern quilting; and mastering quilting techniques using your own home sewing machine.  Geri says quilting is fun and easy….and…if she can do it, so can you.

    Supply List Needed

    • CL405A12 - Wednesdays, Apr 4, 11, 18 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($65.00)

  • COLOR PURPLE – BLOCK OF THE MONTH

    Instructor: Geri Ford

    Learn perfect machine embroidery placement with Jenny Haskins’ The Color Purple—Next Generation Quilt pattern. Make the whole quilt or just a couple of blocks for pillows, totes, or other gifts.

    Supply List Needed

    • CL108A12 - Make-Up Date, Wednesday, Jan 18 6:30pm-9:00pm ($25.00)
    • CL207A12 - Center Block, Wednesdays, Feb 8 & 29 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($25.00)
    • CL303A12 - Sew Blocks Together Wednesday, Mar 14 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($25.00)

  • New- VALENTINE BARGELLO TABLE RUNNER

    Instructor: Geri Ford

    This beautiful quilted table runner is perfect for those who like a challenge when making a valentine gift. Keep this valentine for yourself, or make this table runner as a gift.  It looks difficult to make but you will find that it’s an “easy” challenge.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL107A12 - Wednesdays, Jan 25, Feb 1 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($55.00)

  • NINE-PATCH QUILT

    Instructor: Cynthia York

    Learn how to use a rotary cutter with a cutting mat, cut straight strips, sew a 1/4 inch seam, and piece a 9-patch piece block. Finish the quilt by making the quilt sandwich and binding the quilt. From start to completion, Cynthia helps you gain the knowledge and skills to construct this machine pieced quilt.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL310A12 - Thursdays, Mar 15, 22, 29 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($65.00)

  • New -SIZZLING SIXTIES QUILT

    Instructor: Cynthia York

    Make this Strip Pieced Hexagon Blocks quilt. Perform rotary cutting techniques while you make hexagon blocks that dazzle the eye. Turn each Hexagon into a Star, Presto-O-Change-O, to create this wonderful quilt.

    Supply List Needed

    • CL202A12 - Sundays, Feb 19, 26 & Mar 4 2:00pm - 5:00pm ($75.00)

  • New- SUGAR SWIRLS QUILT

    Instructor: Cynthia York

    Use the simple Pin Wheel block design and make an eye catching treat with the Pin Wheel swirl. Keep the quilt for yourself, or give it as a wonderful gift to a friend.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL106A12 - Fridays, Jan 20, 27 & Feb 3 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($65.00)

  • KIDSEW I

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    Veronica introduces your child to the wonderful world of sewing in this three-part class. Your child learns the basics of sewing and using a sewing machine. Your child goes home with finished projects such as a pillow, a coin purse, a handy tissue holder, and other useful projects. This is a fun class that gives your child skills that will last a lifetime. This class is great for kids working on scout badges.  If your child has taken this class before, he or she may still sign up.  The class fee includes a kit fee valued at $20.00, so no need to shop for fabrics.

    Supply List Needed

    • CL105A12 - Saturdays, Jan 21, 28 & Feb 4 1:30pm – 4:30pm ($85.00)
    • CL205A12 - Saturdays, Feb 18, 25, Mar 3 1:30pm - 4:30pm ($85.00)

  • KIDSEW II

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    Now that your child has learned the basics, it’s time to take the next step—making a skirt or a dress for the spring. Veronica teaches your child to follow a pattern, alter it to fit, and complete a garment that will make your child the envy of all her friends.  Prerequisite: KIDSEW I.

    Supply List Needed

    • CL308A12 - Saturdays, Mar 17, 24 & Apr 7 1:30pm – 4:30pm ($85.00)

  • KIDSEW II – MAKING A TOTE BAG

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    Learn from a pattern how to make a fun colorful tote bag to carry books to the library.  Veronica teaches your child to read and cut from a pattern and sew together this useful tote.  Prerequisite KIDSEW I.

    Supply List Needed

    • CL406A12 - Saturday, Apr 28 1:00pm – 4:30pm ($35.00)

  • New LATTE QUILT

    Instructor: Geri Ford

    Well, we have talked Geri into teaching the Latte Quilt class YEAH!!!!!!! The Latte Quilt uses both embroidery designs as well as fancy sewing machine stitches.  She guides everyone from the novice to the expert, step-by-step, to produce a truly amazing quilt. You make different blocks each month, then assemble them into a gorgeous quilt.  If you love elegant embroidery in a quilt, this is the class for you. 

    Embroidered Machine Required  - Supply List Needed

    • CL211A12 - Block 1 - Wednesday, Feb 15 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($25.00)

  • SPIRAL BARGELLO TABLE RUNNER

    Instructor: Geri Ford

    If you missed it the first time, now you have a second chance to make this beautiful quilted table runner. It is perfect for those who enjoy a fun challenge. Make this table runner that will look wonderful on your table for any occasion, or give it as a gift. It looks difficult to make but requires no seams, so it’s an easier challenge than it looks.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL302A12 - Wednesday, Mar 7 10:00am – 1:00pm ($35.00)

  • New - TAKE IT TO CLASS BAG

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    You can carry an 18" x 24" mat and 24" long ruler in this large bag.  Construct it with Jiffy Bias Binding and a removable zippered pouch.  This is a fun bag to make and take with you to class.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL210A12 - Thursdays, Feb 23 & Mar 1, 8 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($65.00)

  • It’s Back - THE PROFESSIONAL TOTE

    Instructor: Jackie Arnold

    You’ll want one of these tote bags to help you through your busy days.  Pleated pockets on each side of the bag are perfect for water bottles, baby bottles, cell phones, etc.  A zippered pocket in the front safeguards your wallet, passport, airline ticket, anything valuable.  On the inside are dividers; plenty of room to hold even a laptop; pockets for business cards, keys, pens...and more.  This tote has just too many features to list.  Stop by and see it for yourself.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL305A12 - Tuesdays, Mar 20, 27 & Apr 3, 17 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($70.00)

  • New THE WOW BAG

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    This is a tote bag that expands to a double-sized duffle bag.  WOW!!!  Veronica guides you with ease in cutting the fabric and sewing this together.  How useful you will find this tote bag!  It transforms into a duffle bag when you travel or attend sewing or craft shows and need more space to carry items.  This is why we call it the WOW!!! bag!

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL304A12 - Wednesdays, Mar 21, 28, Apr 4 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($60.00)

  • FIT FOR YOU – PANTS

    Instructor: Joyce Jackson

    Pants are basic to every wardrobe, but fitting them can be a challenge.  Joyce guides you through the steps, taking proper measurements, selecting the pattern, and altering the pattern to creating that perfect fit.  You create a muslin master pattern that DOES fit you.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL209A12 - Saturdays, Feb 18, 25 9:00am – 12:00pm ($60.00)

  • ZIPPER INSTALLATION

    Instructor: Jackie Arnold

    Are you confused about sewing zippers? Need some help? Jackie teaches you how to install  centered, lapped, and invisible zippers. You’ll be surprised how easy putting in a zipper can be.

    Supply List Needed

    • CL301A12 - Monday, Mar 19 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($25.00)

  • INTERMEDIATE SEWING

    Instructor: Joyce Jackson

     Now for the next step! Get personal attention learning new skills as you advance in your sewing with Joyce.  You select the project and Joyce guides you through to completion.  Many students take this class again and again, selecting more challenging projects each time.  Teenagers are welcome.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL401A12 - Saturdays, Apr 7, 21, 28 9:00am -12:00pm ($80.00)

  • BASIC SEWING II

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    Now that you have down the basics, let’s try something a little more challenging.  Learn to make a simple blouse, shirt, or jacket from a pattern or a project that you have started and wanted to complete. Veronica shows you that collars, sleeves, buttonholes, and linings are easy to construct. Join the group, and sign up for this fun and informative class.  Many customers take this class again and again, selecting more challenging projects each time.  Teens are welcome.

     Supply List Needed

    • CL203A12 - Saturdays, Feb 18, 25 & Mar 3 9:00am – 12:00pm ($80.00)
    • CL307A12 - Wednesdays, Mar 7, 14, 21 10:00am – 1:00pm ($80.00)

  • BASIC SEWING I – MEN ONLY

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    In this class you learn the basics of sewing, and you complete a project.  You make a pair of pajama pants with an elastic waist and a T-shirt. This is all about CONSTRUCTION, in this case using fabric.  Come join in on a new and adventurous way to hang out with the guys — learning to sew with Veronica.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL309A12 - Thursdays, Mar 15, 22, 29 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($80.00)

  • BASIC SEWING I

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry, Jackie Arnold

    Completing a garment that you enjoy wearing is a fun and an exciting experience. Let Jackie or Veronica introduce you to basic sewing techniques. Begin with fabric preparation, and learn to construct garments using commercial patterns. Learn other useful sewing techniques when you sew a pair of pants or a skirt with an elastic waist that actually fits. Come on! You can do it! Teenagers are welcome.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL102A12 - Saturdays, Jan 21, 28 & Feb 4 9:00am – 12:00pm ($80.00)
    • CL103A12 - Wednesdays, Jan 25, & Feb 1, 8 10:00am – 1:00pm ($80.00)
    • CL104A12 - Mondays, Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 20 6:30pm – 8:45pm ($80.00)
    • CL201A12 - Wednesdays, Feb 15, 22, 29 10:00am – 1:00pm ($80.00)
    • CL306A12 - Saturdays, Mar 17, 24, Apr 7 9:00am – 12:00pm ($80.00)

  • BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO SEW

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    This class is for first time sewers who need an experienced sewer help them understand how their sewing machines work. The instructor in this class also introduces the new sewer to tools and notions that make the sewing experience efficient, exciting, and rewarding. This class is for the very new beginner. Teens are welcome.  Bring your sewing machine to class.

    • CL101A12 - Thursday, Jan 19 6:30pm – 8:30pm ($25.00)
    • CL204A12 - Thursday, Feb 9 6:30pm – 8:30pm ($25.00)