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1001C – Charm Pack

$106.00

Cindy Lohbeck

Location: Room 100A

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $50.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Print and dye your own custom print Charm Pack, along with a coordinating solid-ish companion charm pack, all in one class! With easy to use Corn Dextrin and Potato Dextrin, this fun and creative class will leave you with not one, but 2 full Charm Packs, in a rainbow of Colors!

Dyeing Class

Kit Contents: Cindy's cotton PFD fabric, stencils, dextrin resists, dye, mixing cups, paint brushes.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1002C – Paris, Je T'Aime: A Dual Technique Journey

$168.00

Veruschka Zarate

Location: Room 107BC

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: In this immersive 6-hour workshop, students will explore the artful union of Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) and Appliqué to construct a breathtaking quilt block that celebrates the charm and elegance of Paris. Inspired by the iconic landmarks and hidden beauty of the City of Light, this class invites quilters to create a stunning visual “love letter” using two distinct but harmonious techniques.

Through the FPP portion of the course, students will sharpen their skills in:
--Mastering precise point alignment and sharp angles
--Confidently assembling irregular and intricate shapes
--Understanding seam orientation for clean, seamless joins
--Strategically placing and positioning fabric for strong visual impact

Then, shifting to Appliqué, participants will learn:
--How to prepare turned-edge shapes using freezer paper and starch
--Layering techniques to build dimensional, dynamic compositions
--Placement and orientation strategies for smooth integration with FPP backgrounds
--Best practices for secure, invisible stitching with clean edges

Whether it's piecing the Eiffel Tower with geometric precision or layering petals in a Parisian garden café, this class offers the tools and techniques to bring each motif to life with clarity, beauty, and confidence.

By the end of the workshop, students will walk away with a partially completed quilt block that showcases the heart of Paris, and the confidence to apply these skills to their future projects.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center

Kit Contents: $35 Option 1: Digital Download PDF of the Pattern where students be required to print off the pattern in Full Color on Letter size Paper and will need to source their own Fabrics and Materials.

$275 Option 2: A Project Kit that will include the Complete Fabric Bundle, a Full Color Paper Pattern, Freezer Paper Sheets, Starch Paint Brush, Small Bottle of Starch, Fusible Webbing, Decobob 80wt Thread Spool, Machine Needle and Thread Needle, Special Project Sticker, and extra goodies. To obtain this Kit, Order MUST BE PLACED NO LATER than December 01, 2025. and Will be shipped out the beginning of January.

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1003C – Applique Stitch Lab

$115.00

Linda Sullivan

Location: Room 103

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Boost your appliqué IQ! Loaded with super practical tips and tricks, this workshop is a great way for students to learn or brush up on easy raw edge machine appliqué. Students will learn a variety of methods to prepare their shapes for appliqué and perfect their own “unique machine appliqué stitch” during class. Along the way, they’ll also learn how to use a variety of fun decorative stitches to texturize their appliqués and gain the confidence they need to appliqué the day away!

Machines Provided by: Viking & OC Sewing & Vacuum

This class has no kit.

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1004C – California Poppy Wallhanging

$128.00

Meg Maeda

Location: Room 104B

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $15.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: We will make a Hawaiian Quilt wall hanging with a California Poppy design. Size:44”x44”

Handwork Class
Same Class as 2004C.


Kit Conents: Pattern

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

Supply List: Background fabric :44”x44”, Applique fabric ;44”x80” (Including for binding), scissors for cutting paper, scissors that can cut through four layers of fabric, embroidery scissors, pins, marking pens or chaco pencil, basting thread, basting needle, applique thread(same color as applique fabric), applique needle, applique thimble

Spaces available


1005C – Posy Patch Stash

$135.00

Kathy Doughty

Location: Room 105

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Posy Patch templates are a hand (or machine) piecing template set that stimulate the stash with a fun floral pattern. In the sample I chose to use stripes as my background but solids or small prints would work fine! The block finishes at 8”. A fun way to change it up is to add an applique medallion. Class includes fabric selection tips, construction techniques and Organic Applique techniques for the medallion.

Hand Class / Bring Your Own Machine

This class has no kit.

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1006C – Improv Angles & Shapes

$169.00

Geraldine Wilkins

Location: Room 106

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Discover how ruler quilting can be flexible, fun, and full of creative possibility. Using a straight-edge ruler, stitch repeating lines, angles, and improv paths that add movement. Use foundational ruler quilting while experimenting with improvisational design. This class helps you create your own design rhythm without overthinking it. Start with structure, end with freedom.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center
This class is a Sit-Down Longarm Machine Class. One Student Per Machine


Kit Contents: 1 - Star Quilt Fabric Panels
2 - Ruler Quilting Pattern Booklet
3 - Ruler Quilting tips sheet

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All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1007C – Botanical Threads: Embroider a Nature-Inspired Alphabet

$64.00

Jessica Marquez

Location: Room 107A

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: Straight, split, filled and knotted. There are so many different embroidery stitches to explore. In this class students will learn many different embroidery stitches while working on a linen nature inspired alphabet sampler. There's no one way to stitch up this pattern. Students can customize their piece while experimenting with needle and thread.

Hand Work Class

Kit Contents: Linen sampler, embroidery needles, embroidery floss, embroidery hoop

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1008C – Darning 101: Save Your Clothes, Stitch by Stitch

$64.00

Jessica Marquez

Location: Room 107A

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $20.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: Darning or needle weaving creates a mini loom right on your fabric weaving together a magical fresh new material. This technique is great for covering stains, repairing holes, and reinforcing thinning fabrics, and can be used on many different types of fabrics. You will learn the basics of this versatile mending technique, and be guided through mending one of the items you bring. You will receive a supply kit full of my favorite go-to tools & materials including darning needles, thread, embroidery hoop, and a marking tool. You are welcome to bring an article of clothing (denim, canvas, linen, cotton, knit, jersey) to work on or practice the techniques on provided materials. All experience levels are welcome!

Hand Work Class

Kit Contents: Tapestry Needles, DMC Embroidery Floss & Yarn, Ruler, Marking Tool, Embriodery Hoop, Fabric for practicing sustainably sourced from a textile recycler & saved from landfill.

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1009C – Sunshine Puff Quilt

$106.00

Jennifer Wagner

Location: Room 200A

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $14.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermedaite

Description: Bring on the sunshine—and the puffs!
Get ready for a joyful twist on the traditional puff quilt in this fun and beginner-friendly workshop. We’ll start by learning the basics of Foundation Paper Piecing (no experience needed!) to create those glowing sunbeams. I’ll walk you through it step by step—FPP is way easier than it looks, I promise!
Then we’ll shift to the “puff” part—where the sunshine really comes to life! You’ll learn two easy ways to cut perfect circles, how to gather them evenly, and the best techniques for stuffing them so they’re plump and happy (just like your future quilt!).
Whether you’re brand new to these techniques or just want a playful, feel-good project, this class is sure to brighten your day. Come sew with me!

Machines Provided by: Brother & Moore's Sewing Centers

Kit Contents: Sunshine Puff Quilt Pattern (additional supplies are hyperlinked on the supply list)

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1010C – Threadscapes

$128.00

Swan Sheridan

Location: Room 200C

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Get ready to drop your feed dogs with Swan as we learn to use this beautiful free motion technique to build detailed landscapes with simple stitching and blended color. Whether your passion is art quilting or you're simply looking to embellish your projects, this class can give you the basics to begin using your threads to greater advantage. From backgrounds to focal points you'll learn everything you need to know to start making lovely landscapes of your own!

Machines Provided by: Janome & Moore's Sewing Centers

Kit Contents: All Fabric, batting, and freezer paper for project.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1011C – Building an Improv Toolbox

$120.00

Sarah Goer

Location: Room 200B

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: In this fast-paced workshop, Sarah will teach a wide variety of improvisational piecing techniques. Discover how fun and easy it is to create these improv elements for use in your existing quilt projects, or as the start of a new project. Each prompt will be introduced and demonstrated; then time will be allowed for making one or more units with each technique. Students will leave class with a set of blocks they can create into a project or keep as a reference of the skills learned in class.

Machines Provided by: Baby Lock & Moore's Sewing Center

This class has no kit.

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1013C – Sashiko Boro - Storytelling Through Stitches

$115.00

Carol Ziogas

Location: Room 203B

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: "Boro boro" means Rags in Japanese, and each piece speaks volumes about the history of the artist as well as the materials used. We will work with needle, thread, and scrap fabrics to create an arrangement that is uniquely yours in a supportive and laid back class setting. From beginner to experienced, there is always more to learn about the work we do with our hands, and about yourself!

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: Backing/base fabric for the project, unlimited scraps, sashiko thread, sashiko needles, palm thimble

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1014C – Pro-Stitcher Introduction

$181.00

Kristina Whitney

Location: Room 203C

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: Join us to learn about the computerized longarm system, Pro-Stitcher. This class will give you the opportunity to see what Pro-Stitcher can do for you! You will have the chance to set up designs and watch them stitch out. This class is great for those interested in getting Pro-Stitcher as well as those who are fairly new to the program.

This class is on a Stand-Up Longarm.
This is a Longarm class using the Pro-Stitcher program.


Kit Contents: Backing, batting, top fabric, usb, handout, etc.

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1015C – Basics of Edge to Edge with Pro-Stitcher

$181.00

Kristina Whitney

Location: Room 203C

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: This class will break down the process of setting up an edge to edge (in Pro-Stitcher) into simple steps so you get happy results. We'll use a variety of methods so you can pick which works best for you. We will also learn how to advance the quilt between rows!

This class is on a Stand-Up Longarm.
This is a Longarm class using the Pro-Stitcher program.


Kit Contents: Backing, batting, top fabric, thread, handout, etc.

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1016C – Free Motion Quilting 101

$169.00

Telene Jeffrey

Location: Room 204

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: A beginner freemotion quilting, hands-on class for absolute beginners. Students will be taught HOW to freemotion quilt with 3 crucial exercises and then move on to a few basic designs. Luckily this class will be meander-free as there are numerous other easier designs to create. One student per longarm frame machine will allow for maximum stitching time during this compact 3 hour class with achievable results and a class sample to take home.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter
These are Stand-Up Longarm Machines. There will be 1 student per machine.


Kit Contents: Custom printed panel 18" square, batting, backing fabric, thread and matching binding in South African fabric, class notes

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1017C – Rule It!

$169.00

Telene Jeffrey

Location: Room 204

One day

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: Ruler work is the backbone to great custom freemotion quilting and an essential skill in any freemotion quilter's repertoire. Students will learn the essentials about rulers, which ruler to start with, how to stabilize and handle them, how to do stitch-in-the-ditch and how to utilize the markings on the rulers with little marking on fabric required. The best machine settings will be investigated. They will learn to do a few fill designs and to create a feature design. One student per longarm frame machine will allow for maximum stitching time during this compact 3 hour class with achievable results and a class sample to take home.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter
These are Stand-Up Longarm Machines. There will be 1 student per machine.


Kit Contents: Custom printed panel 18" square, batting, backing fabric, thread and matching binding in South African fabric, class notes

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1201C – Sand Dollar

$300.00

Sue Spargo

Location: Room 101

Two Days

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $45.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: In this hands on embellishment class we will study numerous ways to create texture using neutral colored threads. Please arrive in class with your base block already appliquéd with 20 circles. We will then spend class time embellishing a one of a kind piece. We will learn many techniques including shadowing, beading, embroidery, ribbon play and dimensional art, using different stitches and textural threads.


Hand Work Class
This class is a 2 day class.


Kit Contents: hand dyed wool background, wools for applique, applique instructions, and a list of suggested class supplies.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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1202C – Arabesque - Make a Stunning Geometric Quilt

$212.00

Dora Cary

Location: Room 202AB

Two Days

Monday, January 19th 2026

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $125.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Create a stunning geometric star quilt using Dora's tips for a simplified foundation paper piecing technique.

Machines Provided by: Juki & Moore's Sewing Center

Kit Contents: All the fabric necessary to make a two color scrappy quilt.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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Spaces available