Summer Kids Camp!

Do you have a future seamstress, tailor, quilter, or fabric artist at home? Join experienced seamstress and teacher Pattie Otto for 4 days of sewing camp! Recommended for ages 10-13, each camper will receive a brand new Baby Lock sewing machine! Already have a Baby Lock? No worries – kids can attend camp with any Baby Lock sewing machine -- please contact us for the details. They’ll learn how to use the machine and conquer sewing basics with simple projects and lots of practice in-between. Projects will include a simple pillowcase and easy lounge-around pants! Camp is designed for beginners, though we welcome kids with some light sewing experience. Bring your own lunch - campers will have a 30-minute break for lunch each day.

When: Tuesday, July 22nd through Friday, July 25th; 11:00am-4:00pm each day

Cost: $499 includes machine, pants pattern and fabric kits for the pillowcase and simple projects.

Welcome Back Artist Joyce Hughes

6 Spaces still available for July’s class!

Join award-winning quilter, designer, teacher, and author of “Creating Art Quilts with Panels” Joyce Hughes, as she inspires, guides, and builds confidence in free-motion stitching, while you create your own work of art!

This summer, Joyce is bringing us something completely new! It’s not just a beautiful thread-painted panel; we’re going to thread paint it and then we’ll turn it into an eye-catching tote bag! In the first part of class you will start with an exclusive digitally printed panel to create a piece of Art! You will learn the proper steps of Dimensional Thread Painting and find it to be a fun and creative technique. Explore thread selection, and set up your machine for stitching techniques with free motion quilting using zig zag and straight stitching. See the fabric come to life as you sew and layer the threads on top of your design. You will use Thread as Paint –sew with different types of threads and color combinations. Learn how to create interesting texture and add dimension to your quilting project.

Next, we will take the finished thread painted panel and create a One-of-a- kind handbag! Learn to custom size a bag that is perfect for you while showing off your beautiful work.

You will leave with a full knowledge of Dimensional Thread Painting and Bag Making, plus a stunning artistic tote bag!

Tuesday, July 15th through Friday July 18th; 10:30am-4:30pm each day

Cost: $379 includes panel and thread.

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!

Casual "Camp" Shirt with Style

with Pattie Otto

Saturday, June 28th, 10:30am-3:30pm.

Skill Level: Intermediate                          

Class Fee: $60

Pattie’s hands-on class offers two options for a casual drop shoulder shirt. The St. Croix offers a traditional turn back collar with facing and optional front pocket. The Malibu Top has an asymmetrical front closure with a turn back collar or curved front. You’ll also have sleeve length variations to choose from! Class begins with accurate measurements and try-on samples to help you determine your pattern size. Pattie will assist in any fitting issues you might have and show you how to alter the pattern. Class also includes cutting and construction assistance as well as interfacing tips while you create your shirt.

Manchester Jacket Class with

Pattie Otto

New Session Just Added!

Friday, June 20th & 27th,

10:30am-3:30pm both days (this session is full)

New Session:

Friday, September 12th AND 19th, 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.

See all those cute rope bowls and want to make one? Check this out:

Rope Bowls for Pup or Kitty with Cheryl McLeod

Thursday, July 31st, 12:30pm-4:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner                                  Class Fee: $40

Check out these fun bowls! Cheryl has really gone to town on all the variations of rope bowls and she can’t wait to share her knowledge with you! You need a machine that can zigzag, some rope, thread, fabric remnants and voila!

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

with Pattie Otto

Friday, August 22nd, 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!

BEGINNER Sewing –

Ten-Pocket Tote

with Pattie Otto

Saturday, August 23rd, 10:30am-3:30pm



Skill Level: Beginner                      

Class Fee: $75 (fee 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 quilt with us!



Easy Quilt Project in a Day

with Pat Brousil

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!

Paper-Pieced 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 create 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!

Just Finishing using Straight and Bias Binding

with Pat Brousil

Friday, August 8th, 10:30am-1:00pm

Skill Level: Beginner              Class Fee: $25

Join us for this limited series all about how to finish your quilt - one of our most frequent requests! Learn about types of straight and bias binding; practice joining pieces, starting and ending. Corners included! Mitering and stitching methods will also be discussed.

One Block Wonder

with Pat Brousil

Wednesday, August 13th,10:30am-3:30pm AND

Wednesday, August 20th,10:30am-12:30pm

Skill Level: Intermediate              

Class Fee: $70

You've seen it, you've heard about it, now come make it! Using Maxine Rosenthal's technique, Pat will show you everything you need to know about this fun, creative technique. Movement, texture, swirl--Pat will cover it all, and then some! Bring your favorite ruler and get ready to design like a pro.

Rotary Magic with Pat Brousil

Wednesday, September 17th, 10:30am-2:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner                      

Class Fee: $40

How many times have you measured twice and cut once only to accidentally make the wrong cut in your beloved fabric?? This class with Pat Brousil will teach you the many finer points of rotary cutting. You will draft and cut a variety of different shapes, including squares, rectangles, half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, trapezoids, hexagons, and more! Join Pat and learn how to rotary cut with confidence.

Twister Tote

with Pat Brousil

(RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE)

Thursday, September 25th,

10:30am-4:30pm

AND

Friday, September 26th,

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!

All about SEWING functions:

• Tuesday, June 17th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
• Monday, July 7th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
• Tuesday, August 12th, 10:30am - 1:30pm

All about EMBROIDERY functions:

• Thursday, June 19th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
• Monday, July 7th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm OR
• Thursday, August 14th, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

June Free Motion:

"McTavish'ing"

Saturday, June 7th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

July Free Motion:

"Swirling Flowers"

Saturday, July 5th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

August Free Motion:

"Ribbon Candy"

Saturday, August 2nd

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

June Embroidery Club:

"Freestanding Lace Earrings"



Thursday, June 12th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

July Embroidery Club:

"Embroider Faux Leather or Leather"



Thursday, July 10th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

August Embroidery Club:

"Embroider Knit fabrics"



Thursday, August 14th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

June Solaris Club:

"Key Fob Coin Purse"



Saturday, June 14th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

July Solaris Club:

"Applique Teddy Bear"



Saturday, July 12th

10:30AM -12:30PM

Club fee: $20

August Solaris Club:

"Lemon Pillows (Stippling/Echo & Decorative Stitching"

(Solaris/Solaris 2 with upgrade or Solaris Vision)



Saturday, August 9th

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!

June IQ Designer Club:

"Embellishing/Quilting with Thread"

Saturday, June 14th

1:30PM -3:30PM

Club Fee: $20

July IQ Designer Club:

"Stained Glass Butterfly"

Saturday, July 12th

1:30PM -3:30PM

Club Fee: $20

August IQ Designer Club:

"Welcome Sign using built-in fonts"

Saturday, August 9th

1:30PM -3:30PM

Club Fee: $20