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, 04/19/2025 or (1) Friday, 04/25/2025
(1) Saturday, 05/17/2025 or (1) Friday, 05/23/2025 (1) Saturday, 06/21/2025 or (1) Friday, 06/27/2025 (1) Saturday, 07/19/2025 or (1) Friday, 07/25/2025 (1) Saturday, 08/23/2025 or (1) Friday, 08/22/2025 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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(3) Wednesday, 05/14/2025, 05/28/2025 & 06/04/2025
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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Next class dates to be determined.
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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Next class dates to be determined.
11am– 3pm each day Class Fee: $110 |
Amazed Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Finished Size: 59”x59” Add amazement to any room with "A-Mazed!". This modern pieced pattern uses a combination of half-square triangles and flying geese that will add interest to any room. Fully illustrated instructions help make this quilt easy to complete. |
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Monday and Tuesday, 05/19/2025 & 05/20/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $45 payable to Sue Simpson |
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, 04/19/2025
(1) Saturday, 05/17/2025 (1) Saturday, 06/21/2025 (1) Saturday, 07/19/2025 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! |
Cloud 9 Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Finished Size: Quilt Sizes: Lap (48” x 48”), Twin (60” x 96”), and Queen (96” x 96”) The Shaded Nine Patch unit has endless possibilities! You’ll be on cloud nine with this dreamy quilt that is easily constructed using your Tucker Trimmer® I to make this one unit. Work with coordinated fat quarters for a cohesive look or dig into your stash for a scrappier quilt. No matter which size you choose to make, you’ll have a completed project in no time! |
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(1) Friday, 05/16/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $45 payable to Sue Simpson |
Crossweave Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Finished Size: Crib (48”x48”), Throw (62”x76”), Twin (62”x90”), Queen (90”x104”) Using your favorite fabrics and your Tucker Trimmer III, you can create the dynamic quilt. It is recommended that as you pick your fabrics, you pair each dark fabric with a medium fabric of the same color. This will allow you to effectively create a dynamic quilt. |
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(1) Friday, 06/20/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $45 payable to Sue Simpson |
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, 06/07/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $30 payable to Sue Simpson |
Good Vibrations Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Finished Size: Queen: 94" x 104" King: 114" x 104" Northcott’s Stonehenge Gradations Ombre is used to make a stunningly simple queen- or king-size quilt. |
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(2) Saturdays, 06/14/2025 & 06/28/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $45 payable to Sue Simpson |
Henrika's Delight Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Finished Size: 42” x 55” This fun pattern takes advantage of the Tucker Trimmer III and Corner Pop II (or Split Recs) tools by Studio 180 Design so it can come together with ease and precision. Pattern instructions will walk you through step-by-step how to make it. Instructions are included in Lap size. |
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(2) Mondays, 06/16/2025 & 06/23/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $45 payable to Sue Simpson |
Jou Jou Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Finished Size: Baby (38" x 56"), Lap (51" x 75"), and Twin (72" x 92"). JouJou is a fun quilt pattern that comes in three sizes. This design is unique with a contemporary feel. This is great for expanding your skills and learning a new technique! |
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(2) Tuesdays, 06/10/2025 & 06/24/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $45 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, 05/12/2025 or
(1) Wednesday, 07/30/2025 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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Next class dates to be determined.
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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Next class dates to be determined.
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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Next class dates to be determined.
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $40* *Free if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! |
Ribbon & Bows Panel Quilt
Instruction: Staff (Nicole) This pattern is designed to work with both panel fabrics and traditional fabrics This pattern will make a lap-size quilt finishing at 42" x 57" |
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Next class dates to be determined.
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $25 |
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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Next class dates to be determined.
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) 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 |
Take Two Quilt
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Finished Size: 75” x 91” If you are a beginner with Studio 180 or have used these tools before, this quilt is a great way to learn or refresh yourself with these tools. You’ll use two blocks, two tools, and two units to make Take Two, an eye-catching quilt that Deb designed. You’ll use your Tucker Trimmer 1 and Wing Clipper 1 as you create this gorgeous quilt. |
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(2) Saturdays, 05/17/2025 and 05/31/2025
11am– 3pm Class Fee: $45 payable to Sue Simpson |
UFO with Sue!
Instruction: Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor Get assistance with any of Sue's classes to get those unfinished projects done! |
(1) Saturdays, 05/24/2025
(1) Monday, 06/30/2025 11am– 3pm Class Fee: $20 payable to Sue Simpson |