Demonstration Day
Instruction - Staff (Jackie, Linda, Tara, Nicole) We're continuing to host free monthly demonstrations on: The new Brother Aveneer EV1 Brother Luminaire & Stellaire models Scan 'N Cut machines AccuQuilt machines LongArm Quilting machines |
(1) Saturday, 02/22/2025 or (1) Friday, 02/28/2025
(1) Saturday, 03/29/2025 or (1) Friday, 03/28/2025 (1) Saturday, 04/19/2025 or (1) Friday, 04/25/2025 10am-1pm Class Fee: $0 Registration not required |
Boot Camp 101 - Long Arm Quilting class
Instruction: Staff (Cindy/Nicole) Learn the basics of quilting! Learn to properly rotary cut your fabric, piece the top and square on your borders. We'll prepare the backing and get your quilt loaded on one of our longarm quilting machines so you can machine quilt your quilt! Then finish with a quicker and easier binding method so you can walk out with a finished (and bound) 60" x 72" quilt! This class is a prerequisite for the other Boot Camp classes. |
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Next class dates to be determined.
11am– 3pm each day Class Fee: $90 |
Boot Camp 301 - Long Arm Quilting class
Instruction: Staff (Cindy/Nicole) For those who have completed the first two Boot Camp classes, we'll be making the Scenic Route quilt. You'll get plenty of practice working on the bias, and then it's off to the long arm room to try following the laser guide for pantograph pattern quilting! Finishes to 55" x 65" quilt. |
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(3) Mondays, 02/17/2025, 03/03/2025 & 03/10/2025
11am– 3pm each day Class Fee: $110 |
Boot Camp 401 - Long Arm Quilting class
Instruction: Staff (Cindy/Nicole) No more bias, this time we'll be making a strip-pieced Trip Around the World quilt. Lots of points to match, but by now you should be good at it! For the longarm, we'll be stenciling the border and you can follow the chalk line from the front of the quilt, testing your machine control. Finishes to 62" x 72" quilt. |
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Next class dates to be determined.
11am– 3pm each day Class Fee: $110 |
Boot Camp 501 - Long Arm Quilting class
Instruction: Staff (Cindy/Nicole) It's time to go BIG! In true Boot Camp style, this quilt is made from only 3 fabrics (light, medium and dark). The quilt makes up Queen size and is on point. Just enough of a challenge to keep your interest, but in the larger size for a true bed quilt. Choose your own free-motion edge-to-edge style whether it's stippling or loops with a pattern. Finishes to 84" x 96" quilt. |
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(3) Mondays, 03/24/2025, 04/07/2025 & 04/14/2025
11am– 3pm each day Class Fee: $110 |
Block of the Month Quilt
Instruction: Staff (Diane) Join Diane once a month to create this amazing sampler quilt. Choose from solid charm packs or have fun with your own fabric selections. This will be a hands-on monthly class so you can get the each monthly block done. Finishes to 71" x 91", but you can always add more borders if you need it bigger!! |
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(1) Saturday, 01/18/2025
(1) Saturday, 02/22/2025 (1) Saturday, 03/29/2025 (1) Saturday, 04/19/2025 future dates to be announced 1pm– 3:30pm Class Fee: $150 for the year (pattern included) |
Buddy Bag
Instruction: Staff (Nicole) Make your 4-legged friend carry his own bags on his business walks! Bag easily clips to the leash and has a hole in the front to quickly remove a new bag for "business clean ups". |
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(1) Friday, 04/11/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $25* *Free if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! |
Fuse Box Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Create a fun quick quilt with a Jelly Roll™ or two and your Star 60® tool. There's a hint of illusion to this quilt, but it's easily constructed with strip piecing. You'll have a quilt in no time! Project size: Crib (41”x58.5”) and Throw (65”x69”) |
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(1) Saturday, 02/22/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $30 payable to Sue Simpson |
Long Arm Class 1 - Loading Basics
Instruction: Staff (Nicole) In this hands-on class, each participant will be assigned to a long arm and frame and learn how to: Properly load a quilt on the frame Basting methods Thread tension adjustment Edge to edge basics Starting and stopping in a block Plus many tips and a Q&A period at the end. Fabric, thread and batting will be provided with the machines. Class size is limited! |
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(1) Monday, 03/17/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $150* *Free if you purchased your long arm machine and frame from our store! |
Long Arm Class 2 - Pantographs
Instruction: Staff (Nicole) In this hands-on class, each participant will be assigned to a long arm and frame and learn how to: Follow a paper pattern (pantograph) with a laser light Advancing the rows and adjust for spacing Plus many tips and a Q&A period at the end. Fabric, thread and batting will be provided with the machines. Class size is limited! Prerequisite: Loading Basics |
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(1) Monday, 03/31/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $150* *Free if you purchased your long arm machine and frame from our store! |
Long Arm Class - Pro-Stitcher Premium
Instruction: Staff (Nicole) In this hands-on class, each participant will be assigned to a computerized long arm and frame. We'll cover the following in class: Navigating the program tabs and basic buttons Setting up the quilt area on the tablet Selecting a design and filling our quilt space Cropping, sizing, gap adjustments Edge to Edge Advancing the quilt Plus many tips and a Q&A period at the end. Fabric, thread and batting will be provided with the machines. Class size is limited! |
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(1) Tuesday, 02/11/2025 or
(1) Wednesday, 04/09/2025 11am– 3pm Class Fee: $150* *Free if you purchased your long arm machine and frame from our store! |
Machine Quilting Basics
Instruction: Staff (Annette) This class will show you how to use your walking and free motion foot so you can quilt your quilts! We’ll practice in the ditch quilting and free motion quilting on fabric sandwiches. |
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(1) Saturday, 02/15/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $40* *Free if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! |
Mini Exploding Heart Quilt
Instruction: Staff (Diane) Make this gorgeous baby quilt or wall hanging while practicing your piecing! For those with an AccuQuilt cutter, Diane will show you how easy it is to use to precut your own "quilt kit" to make this project even easier. |
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(2) Mondays, 02/03/2025 and 02/17/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $40* *Free if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! |
North Star Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor The initial pattern form Deb’s Corner Beam ruler is a beauty, and easy to boot! You’ll be making three different sized blocks, and each block is just four units. Project size: 52 3/4" x 52 3/4" |
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(2) Mondays, 02/10/2025 and 02/24/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $45 payable to Sue Simpson |
Ruler Work Basics
Instruction: Staff (Annette) This class will show you how to use a ruler foot with your machine to quilt your quilts! You’ll learn how to attach the foot, properly set up your machine for ruler work and then try quilting on fabric sandwiches which will need to be pieced or drawn prior to class. This will be a prerequisite class to all ruler work classes offered! |
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(1) Saturday, 03/01/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $40* *Free if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! |
Ruler Work - Beyond Basics
Instruction: Staff (Annette) Go to the next level with your arc ruler! Using the provided fabric kit, learn basic custom quilting techniques as you practice with ruler work! Prerequisite: Ruler Work Basics class |
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(1) Tuesday, 02/18/2025 or
(1) Saturday, 04/26/2025 11am– 3pm Class Fee: $60* *Save $40 if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! |
Sea Breeze Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Use a collection of surf and sand colored fabric and combine them with three absolutely terrific tools and you'll find yourself breezing through this spectacular project with ease and success. Project size: 72" x 90" or 78" x 96" |
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(2) Saturdays, 03/29/2025 and 04/12/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $45 payable to Sue Simpson |
Snow Drops Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Are you ready for a quilt project that’s more challenging? You'll use four of Deb's Tucker's rulers to create this design. The design represents a sign of spring, with snowdrop flowers popping out from under the snow. Beautiful results in the end! Project size: Crib or Lap Quilt |
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(2) Saturdays, 03/08/2025 and 03/22/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $45 payable to Sue Simpson |
Super Bowl Stadium Quilt
Instruction: Staff (Nicole) Pick your favorite NFL team or use a fun print and stay warm watching the game this year! This easy to make quilt was backed with Minkee fabric for extra comfort. |
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(2) Wednesdays, 01/15/2025 & 01/22/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $30* *Free if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! |