Build a Better Relationship With Your Sewing Machine Are you having a relationship problem with your machine? Is there tension in the air? Is the honeymoon over? Maybe you and your machine only need to learn how to communicate more clearly.
Colour Theory Does choosing fabrics sometimes frustrate you? Join Lauren as she walks you through basic colour theory and helps you develop the skills to match fabrics based on colour.
Introduction to Ruler Quilting Quilting with rulers on your domestic machine has come on like gangbusters! Learn about this alternative way to machine quilt. We will look at a few of the rulers available along with the additional tools to make ruler quilting a success.
Japanese Stars and Lanterns Create a simple block that transforms itself into twinkling stars and lanterns while using your scraps and strings. If you've seen our shop sample you'll know how amazing this quilt can be!
Periwinkle Mini-Retreat! Can't get away for an overnight retreat? Want to meet with other quilters/sewists who "get" what you do? Join us for a fun two days of sewing. We work on our own projects and have a great time. We have goodie bags and door prizes. Snacks are provided too. Bring a lunch and supper or you can pick something up at one of the restaurants nearby.
Ron Collins - Working with Knits In this two day class we will first uncover great techniques for this knit know-how-to workshop. This will be followed by making samples and then moving to working on a garment of your choice.
Ron Collins Workshop Ron Collins is garment designer and sewist extraordinaire! Join Ron for one or both of his 3-day workshops. They are fun and casual. Students can work on whatever they want; some work on several projects. Students can use any pattern from any company.
Sorbet Table runner (Formerly Easy Precision Piecing) In this two day workshop join Team Tobisch and make a quilt block while learning about new tools and techniques for cutting, piecing and pressing that effortlessly lead to precision.
Taming Your Serger with Ron Collins In this hands-on workshop you will learn numerous basic and creative seams, along with threading, needle choices, thread quality, tension settings and tips on care and maintenance.
Top Stitchers Club with Bernie and Shelley This is a fun class series where you will learn different sewing machine feet and accompanying techniques while creating a beautiful tote bag that is itself a work of art.
Walking Foot Quilting with Shelley Tobisch This class is a great alternative if you're not a fan of free-motion quilting. Using your machine's walking foot Shelley will show you how to mark your quilt as well as some really great designs.