Sew Fair 2025!

This Spring Sew Fair on May 15th, 16th and 17th, we welcome back our notions specialist, Debbie LaFrance, Thread Painting master Joyce Hughes, Pattie Otto of Great Copy Patterns, and Baby Lock Educator Denise Shober. We’ll have special show prices, door prizes, free lunch, and chocolate, not to mention all the great products, demos, and sewing tips! All the details and schedules will be coming soon, so keep an eye on your email or come visit us for more information!

NEW CLASS! Braided Rope Bread Bowl

with Cheryl McLeod

Friday, April 11th, 10:30am-3:30pm

Skill Level: Confident Beginner      

Class Fee: $50

Let's make a bowl! In this new class, you'll learn how to braid the rope and use it as trim while you make a useful bread bowl! Cheryl has been busy learning all the ins and outs of rope bowls and is excited to share it with you!

Knit Tee Shirt or Pullover with Pattie Otto

For Sewing Machine

Friday, April 25th, 10:30am-4:30pm



Skill Level: Intermediate          

Class Fee: $60

With experienced instructor Pattie Otto, you’ll learn techniques for a knit pullover that will become a wardrobe staple! She will show you how to cut and stabilize, make seams and hem knit fabrics. Choose from three Great Copy patterns: #2550 Savannah Tee, #2660 LaBelle Tunic, or #2840 Charlotte Dress and Pullover. All have sleeve options and sizing from XX-Small to XXX-Large. Pattie will have all sizes available as try-ons to help in selecting your size.

Beginner Sewing - Ten Pocket Tote

with Pattie Otto

Saturday, April 26th

10:15am-3:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner                     

Class Fee: $75 (includes fabric kit)

Are you new to sewing or looking for a refresher? This class will introduce you to sewing while you create a go-everywhere Ten Pocket Tote. Class includes the basics of your sewing machine: mechanics, threading, bobbin winding, and use of seam guides to sew simple seams. You will select fabrics, cut out your tote and learn all about seams, hems, topstitching and attaching handles – and take home a finished tote!

Learn to Sew (or learn to sew again!) Beginner Garment Sewing - Sonoma Tee for Kids or Adults!

with Pattie Otto

Saturday, May 31st, 10:30am-3:30pm.

Skill Level: Beginner                          

Class Fee: $50

Want to get yourself or your ‘tween involved in a new creative hobby? This class is designed to help beginners with the basics of looking at a pattern, identifying fabrics, laying out and cutting fabric, seaming and hemming a garment. All ages from 12 upward are welcome. Although this is a beginner class, you should know the basics of your machine including bobbin winding, threading, and basic stitching. There are two Sonoma Tee patterns - one for Teens & Tweens, the other for adults. A fine pattern for a spring tee made of cotton batik. Great for a "mother/daughter" day of sewing!

Tilda Doll in Rain Coat and Boots with Lisa Cowan

Monday, June 16th and Monday, June 30th, 10:30am-3:30pm both days

Skill Level: Confident Beginner                          Class Fee: $95

This Tilda doll is so adorable and ready for rain! Whether you’re an experienced sewist who’d like to try doll-making, or a Tilda enthusiast, Lisa will walk you through doll construction and wardrobe. Tips for using fiberfill, how to get realistic expressions, and adding little custom details will be included. This picture is from the book "Tilda's Seaside Ideas" you will be using to make your doll. You’ll leave with a doll you’ll be proud to display!

Manchester Jacket Class with Pattie Otto

Friday, June 20th and Friday, March 27th,

10:30am-3:30pm both days

Skill Level: Intermediate              

Class Fee: $100



A good jacket is the pillar of any wardrobe. The Manchester Jacket by Great Copy is a stylish classic with great lines, hood or collar option, in-seam front pockets and a back seam accent. Choose from a variety of fabrics and seam finishes. (The sample shown is made with pre-quilted fabric, but you can make your own quilted fabric - ask us how!) Class will include measurements to help you determine the correct size. Try-ons will be available to aid in selecting the correct size as well as any pattern alterations that are needed. Jacket construction includes layout, cutting, stabilizing facings, seaming, and hemming. You will leave with a finished jacket.

Learn to quilt with us!



Easy Quilt Project in a Day

with Pat Brousil

Wednesday, April 23rd, 10:30am-4:30pm OR

Tuesday, July 8th, 10:30am-4:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Fee: $80 (includes kit with all fabric and batting)

This is a great class for those who have not quilted before, or if you have created a top (or several) and aren't sure what to do next! Take the mystery out of the quilting process. Pat will lead you through making a simple pieced block, quilting it, and then binding it. You'll leave with a pretty table topper you'll be proud to show off as your first project - or as a gift!

A kit with all necessary fabrics is included in the class fee.

Multiple colorways available - you choose!

“Just Finishing” series with Pat Brousil

Don't let those nearly-finished quilts get you down! Join us in this hands-on series to learn and get inspired by traditional and creative ways to bind and finish your quilts. If you missed these sessions or would like a repeat, great news – we’ll be repeating them in the fall!

To curved edges and beyond!

Just Finishing using Flanges or Prairie Points

with Pat Brousil

Monday, April 7th, 10:30am-1:00pm

Skill Level: Beginner                      

Class Fee: $25

Flanges and prairie points make a great statememt finish for many quilts. Pat teaches you how to make them and you'll see how easy they are to add and learn when the techniques are best applied to your projects.

Merry Storm at Sea Quilt

with Pat Brousil

Wednesday, April 9th, 10:30am-4:30pm

Skill Level: Intermediate or Confident Beginner  

Class Fee: $60

Pat discovered this variation of the Storm at Sea pattern and can't wait to share it with you! In this version, you can fussy cut the center square within a square. One of the coolest aspects of this pattern? Those "curves" aren't actually curves, but cleverly placed straight seams. Join Pat and make one using your favorite colors and fabrics! Rotary cutting and some piecing experience required. The "Just Piecing" (Square in a Square) session on March 7th would be good practice!

Twister Tote

with Pat Brousil

Thursday, June 5th, 10:30am-4:30pm AND

Friday, June 6th, 10:30am-12:30pm

Skill Level: Intermediate or Confident Beginner    Class Fee: $80

This attractive mid-sized (15”X16”) tote uses quilted and solid panels and is fun to make! The tote is lined and has interior pocket variations and a magnetic closure. The quilted panels on the exterior are made using a clever tool called the “Lil’ Twister”. Experienced quilter and instructor Pat Brousil walks you through the quilting and bag construction steps, as well as various options for interfacing, handles, and other types of closures. Choose your favorite colors and make it uniquely yours!

Log Cabin Wall Hanging

with Pat Brousil

Wednesday, June 25th, 10:30am-3:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner                     

Class Fee: $50

This stunning wall hanging goes together easily using foundation paper piecing. Use a paper piecing pattern, some strips of fabric and a sewing machine to creat a traditional Log Cabin block. Repeat. Arrange blocks. Ta da!... you have a quilt top! Use your favorite colors, holiday or juvenile prints; or black, white and red is a classic combo! Continue adding blocks and make a throw or any size quilt. Once Pat shows you the basics, it’s easy to keep going with this mesmerizing pattern!

Quilted Serger Table Runner with Lisa Cowan

Thursday, April 24th, 10:30am-3:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner       

Class Fee: $50

With 2-1/2” strips from your favorite jelly roll, you can make this pretty table runner that goes together beautifully on your serger. Choose any color scheme; match your decor!

Knit Tee Shirt or Pullover

with Pattie Otto

For Serger

Friday, April 25th, 10:30am-4:30pm

Skill Level: Intermediate    Class Fee: $60

With experienced instructor Pattie Otto, you’ll learn techniques for a knit pullover that will become a wardrobe staple! She will show you how to cut and stabilize, make seams and hem knit fabrics. Choose from three Great Copy patterns: #2550 Savannah Tee, #2660 LaBelle Tunic, or #2840 Charlotte Dress and Pullover. All have sleeve options and sizing from XX-Small to XXX-Large. Pattie will have all sizes available as try-ons to help in selecting your size.

Refreshing Spring Wreath

with Lisa Cowan

Monday, April 28th, 10:30am-4:30pm

Skill Level: Confident Beginner    

Class Fee: $60

Sergers - not just for garment seams! Join our serger enthusiast Lisa to learn ruffling, decorative seaming and trimming, all on your serger! You'll want a wreath for every season! Choose your own fabric, bring your serger and supplies and leave with a great new door decoration!

Coverstitched Serger Scarf with Debbie LaFrance

Wednesday, April 30th, 10:30am-1:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner              

Class Fee: $30

Use your coverstitch machine to make a flowy scarf in any colors you can imagine (and more!). All it takes is thread and wash-away stabilizer – you won’t believe it! In fact, what if you learned this technique and extended it to make your own fabric for a summer top or coverup? Requires a coverstitch and chain stitch machine, such as the Baby Lock Accolade, Evolution, Evolve, Ovation, Triumph, Euphoria and the new Applaud decorative top coverstitch machine, or any brand serger with a cover and chain stitch. Although this is a beginner class, you should know how to thread your machine.

All about SEWING functions:

• Tuesday, April 15th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
• Tuesday, June 17th, 10:30am - 1:30pm

All about EMBROIDERY functions:

• Thursday, April 17th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
• Thursday, June 19th, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Foot of the Month Club

with Terri Miller

April may be the finale for this garden quilt series - but stay tuned! There are many more feet to explore!

April Foot of the Month

"Putting it all together!"

Thursday, April 10th

1:30PM -4:30PM

Club fee: $30

April Free Motion:

"Pebbles"

Saturday, April 5th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

June Free Motion:

"McTavish'ing"

Saturday, June 7th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

April Embroidery Club:

"Embroider on a Towel"



Thursday, April 10th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

June Embroidery Club:

"Freestanding Lace Earrings"



Thursday, June 12th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

April Solaris Club:

"2 More Minutes (Working with Fonts)"



Saturday, April 12th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

June Solaris Club:

"Key Fob Coin Purse"



Saturday, June 14th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

IQ Designer Club

with Terri Miller

Get creative with IQ Designer Club - for all machines with IQ designer capability. Welcome Solaris, Destiny, Altair, Meridian owners. All levels welcome - so many features to explore!

April IQ Designer Club:

"Coloring with Thread"

Saturday, April 12th

1:30PM -3:30PM

Club Fee: $20

June IQ Designer Club:

"Embellishing/Quilting with Thread"

Saturday, June 14th

1:30PM -3:30PM

Club Fee: $20