Classes
Classes
Basic Hand Embroidery
Learn the basics (or brush up on them) of hand embroidery stitches.
Cost: $ 45.00
Learn the basics (or brush up on them) of hand embroidery stitches.
Cost: $ 45.00
Binding Your Quilt
Binding your quilt can often be the one thing that stops quilters from having a completely finished quilt. Come and join us as we look at how to bind and some of the different binding styles and methods that can be used.
Cost: $ 45.00
Binding your quilt can often be the one thing that stops quilters from having a completely finished quilt. Come and join us as we look at how to bind and some of the different binding styles and methods that can be used.
Cost: $ 45.00
Bird Seed Quilt Full Day Session
This includes the afternoon sewing portion of the Bird Seed Class. See the morning class for description
Cost: $ 65.00
This includes the afternoon sewing portion of the Bird Seed Class. See the morning class for description
Cost: $ 65.00
Bird Seed Quilt Morning Session
This is a technique class and a social sewing afternoon if you choose. The pattern is based on Tula Pink's Bird Seed Quilt. In the morning we will be looking at the no-waste method of making flying geese blocks as well as a fun and easy orange peel block that avoids curved piecing. The afternoon will be available for working on your blocks in a relaxed social sewing session with Jen in attendance. The pattern is included in the class.
Cost: $ 50.00
This is a technique class and a social sewing afternoon if you choose. The pattern is based on Tula Pink's Bird Seed Quilt. In the morning we will be looking at the no-waste method of making flying geese blocks as well as a fun and easy orange peel block that avoids curved piecing. The afternoon will be available for working on your blocks in a relaxed social sewing session with Jen in attendance. The pattern is included in the class.
Cost: $ 50.00
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.
Cost: $ 85.00
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.
Cost: $ 85.00
Clothesline Rope Bowls
Learn to make these quick and pretty bowls using cotton clothesline rope. They can be natural looking or can be jazzed up with fabric strips too. Super fun and easy.
Cost: $ 45.00
Learn to make these quick and pretty bowls using cotton clothesline rope. They can be natural looking or can be jazzed up with fabric strips too. Super fun and easy.
Cost: $ 45.00
English Paper Piecing
EPP is stitched by hand and is a perfect technique for taking with you to places where you may have to do some waiting. This wonderful "slow stitching" method allows you to create simple flowers to intricate designs like millefiore quilts.
Cost: $ 45.00
EPP is stitched by hand and is a perfect technique for taking with you to places where you may have to do some waiting. This wonderful "slow stitching" method allows you to create simple flowers to intricate designs like millefiore quilts.
Cost: $ 45.00
Ferris Bag
Using the Ferris Bag pattern Jen will guide you through making this fun belt bag
Cost: $ 65.00
Using the Ferris Bag pattern Jen will guide you through making this fun belt bag
Cost: $ 65.00
Free Motion Quilting Class (all machines including BSR) with Shelley Tobisch
Learn the fun of being able to quilt your own quilt using your free motion quilting foot. Shelley will show you her marking techniques and how to get a nice steady stitch. Shelley will lead you through several exercises including how to stipple, pebble, make loops, feathers, follow lines and share with you great tips and tricks that she has picked up over the years to help demystify the fine art of free-motion quilting.
Cost: $ 85.00
Learn the fun of being able to quilt your own quilt using your free motion quilting foot. Shelley will show you her marking techniques and how to get a nice steady stitch. Shelley will lead you through several exercises including how to stipple, pebble, make loops, feathers, follow lines and share with you great tips and tricks that she has picked up over the years to help demystify the fine art of free-motion quilting.
Cost: $ 85.00
Fun with Fussy Cutting
Join Shelley as she teaches all there is to learn about Fussy Cutting. She will be using the Marti Michell Perfect Patchwork Templates to show you how you can create fussy cut blocks. You won't be limited to just square shapes!
Cost: $ 85.00
Join Shelley as she teaches all there is to learn about Fussy Cutting. She will be using the Marti Michell Perfect Patchwork Templates to show you how you can create fussy cut blocks. You won't be limited to just square shapes!
Cost: $ 85.00
Fun with Machine Applique
Have you always wanted to try turned edge machine applique? Then now is the time to learn how. Working with the amazing Apliquick products you will learn how easy it is to turn seam allowances while creating simple shapes and achieving great results.
Cost: $ 85.00
Have you always wanted to try turned edge machine applique? Then now is the time to learn how. Working with the amazing Apliquick products you will learn how easy it is to turn seam allowances while creating simple shapes and achieving great results.
Cost: $ 85.00
Hand Quilting
With all of the focus on machine quilting both domestic and longarm, hand quilting is becoming a bit of a lost art. In this class you will learn basting, marking and stitching. If you enjoy hand work, you'll enjoy this class.
Cost: $ 55.00
With all of the focus on machine quilting both domestic and longarm, hand quilting is becoming a bit of a lost art. In this class you will learn basting, marking and stitching. If you enjoy hand work, you'll enjoy this class.
Cost: $ 55.00
Introduction to Punch Needle Embroidery
A fun type of handwork. Jessica will lead you through learning all about Punch Needle Embroidery
Cost: $ 45.00
A fun type of handwork. Jessica will lead you through learning all about Punch Needle Embroidery
Cost: $ 45.00
Jelly Roll Rugs
This is a super fun way to use Jelly Rolls or even scraps! The Jelly-Roll Rug is made with one Jelly Roll and Cotton Batting.
Cost: $ 65.00
This is a super fun way to use Jelly Rolls or even scraps! The Jelly-Roll Rug is made with one Jelly Roll and Cotton Batting.
Cost: $ 65.00
Learn to Quilt
Using the pattern Quarter Sections, you'll learn the basic techniques of quilting, starting by choosing your own fabrics and moving on to rotary cutting, strip piecing, setting blocks, borders and binding. Class will be completed in 4 evenings.
Cost: $ 125.00
Using the pattern Quarter Sections, you'll learn the basic techniques of quilting, starting by choosing your own fabrics and moving on to rotary cutting, strip piecing, setting blocks, borders and binding. Class will be completed in 4 evenings.
Cost: $ 125.00
Machine Embroidery Workshop "Let it Snow!"
Join us in the making of a Snowman Tablerunner or Wall Hanging using your 5"x7" embroidery hoop. Learn how to embellish with glitter vinyl, leather and plush fabric. *you must know how to purchase the embroidery design and download the files in the format required for your machine. Kit fee: $80 (includes fabric for top, binding and backing as well as stabilizers, batting and embellishments)
Cost: $ 130.00
Join us in the making of a Snowman Tablerunner or Wall Hanging using your 5"x7" embroidery hoop. Learn how to embellish with glitter vinyl, leather and plush fabric. *you must know how to purchase the embroidery design and download the files in the format required for your machine. Kit fee: $80 (includes fabric for top, binding and backing as well as stabilizers, batting and embellishments)
Cost: $ 130.00
Periwinkle Retreat at Shekinah Thursday Evening Arrival
3 days of stitching up your projects in a relaxing timber frame lodge.
3 days of stitching up your projects in a relaxing timber frame lodge.
Private Booking
Our classroom is available to rent for group sewing. If you see this on our calendar then a group has booked the room for private use.
Our classroom is available to rent for group sewing. If you see this on our calendar then a group has booked the room for private use.
Quick Start - Learn to Quilt
This is a fun and fast adaptation of our regular Learn to Quilt class using Atkinson's Mini Brick Road.
Cost: $ 130.00
This is a fun and fast adaptation of our regular Learn to Quilt class using Atkinson's Mini Brick Road.
Cost: $ 130.00
Sashiko
Learn about the history of Sashiko and how to use the stitches to mend/decorate your clothing/sewing projects.
Cost: $ 45.00
Learn about the history of Sashiko and how to use the stitches to mend/decorate your clothing/sewing projects.
Cost: $ 45.00
Sewing with Laminated Cottons
Learn all about sewing with laminated (coated) cottons. From zipper pouches to sandwich bags Nancy will show you all the tips for a successful project.
Cost: $ 65.00
Learn all about sewing with laminated (coated) cottons. From zipper pouches to sandwich bags Nancy will show you all the tips for a successful project.
Cost: $ 65.00
Skillbuilder Serger Class with Bernie Tobisch
Do you feel like you're having a communication problem with your serger? Yesterday it was behaving and today it's not! Maybe this relationship needs some counselling? Let Bernie be your facilitator to guide you to a better understanding of this sometimes vexing but valuable tool in your sewing room. Learn how to trouble shoot and to understand what it is telling you when it balks at a task. This is a fun, information-filled class where you will learn how to take control and rid yourself of frustration. We will cover basic maintenance and techniques that will have you using your serger with renewed confidence!
Cost: $ 85.00
Do you feel like you're having a communication problem with your serger? Yesterday it was behaving and today it's not! Maybe this relationship needs some counselling? Let Bernie be your facilitator to guide you to a better understanding of this sometimes vexing but valuable tool in your sewing room. Learn how to trouble shoot and to understand what it is telling you when it balks at a task. This is a fun, information-filled class where you will learn how to take control and rid yourself of frustration. We will cover basic maintenance and techniques that will have you using your serger with renewed confidence!
Cost: $ 85.00
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.
Cost: $ 85.00
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.
Cost: $ 85.00
You and Your BERNINA 4-5 (Large Hook) series Sewing Machine
The 4 and 5 series BERNINA sewing machines are as fabulous as their 7-series counterparts. And there will be things you don't know they can do, even after taking the Build a Better Relationship...class. Bernie will show you all the amazing things your machines can do.
Cost: $ 85.00
The 4 and 5 series BERNINA sewing machines are as fabulous as their 7-series counterparts. And there will be things you don't know they can do, even after taking the Build a Better Relationship...class. Bernie will show you all the amazing things your machines can do.
Cost: $ 85.00
You and Your BERNINA 7-series (Large Hook) Sewing Machine
The 7-series BERNINA sewing machines are amazing! And there are many things it can do. And many things you may not know about. This class is the next step after the Build a Better Relationship series. Bernie will show you the magic that is your 7-series sewing machine
Cost: $ 85.00
The 7-series BERNINA sewing machines are amazing! And there are many things it can do. And many things you may not know about. This class is the next step after the Build a Better Relationship series. Bernie will show you the magic that is your 7-series sewing machine
Cost: $ 85.00