Beginning Smocking
Learn the fundamentals of geometric English smocking  worked on pleated fabric.  This class is for the novice or those who wish to refresh their smocking skills.
Three 2 1/2 hour sessions:  $80 includes book, practice piece & pleating for project
Supplies needed:  scissors
Instructor:   Staff

Belt It Out! by Christie Minchew               ***New Class***
Join us for this class with the pattern designer herself.  This purse can be made in two sizes and you can change out the look by changing the belt! 
Fabrics will be decided the first class depending on the size you choose!
Two 3 hour session:  $50
Supplies:  Available upon registration
Instructor:  Christie Minchew

 

 

Bernina Embroidery Mastery Classes
In this class you will be introduced to machine embroidery on your new Bernina!
Cost:  Classes are FREE if you have purchased your machine from us.  Otherwise, classes are $45 per session. 
Kit Fee: $5 per class to cover fabrics & stabilizers. You must sign up in advance!
Two hour sessions:  see above  
Supplies:  Your machine and all accessories, guide book, mastery book printed, general sewing supplies, embroidery and bobbin thread
Instructor:  Marti Tolbert

 

Bernina Software Club       ***New Class***
Meets the last Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm.  Take your software skills to the next level.  We will review and renew our knowledge & create new opportunities for uniqueness in embroidery.
Cost: $20 per session You must sign up in advance!
Supplies:  Bernina Software, laptop & dongle
Instructor:  Marti Tolbert

 

 

Bernina Software Sampler Virtual Training
Join us for this virtual training offered by Bernina Educators in the comfort of our store!  We will go through an online demo/training, then power up your laptop and do the exercise together as a class!
Cost: $30 per session You must sign up in advance!
Supplies:  Bernina Software, laptop, materials to print will be emailed to you in advance
Instructor:  Marti Tolbert

Bernina Software Mastery Classes
In this series of classes you will be exposed to all the features of your exciting Bernina software!  Your Mastery workbook will be your on-going reference manual to help you remember all the things we learn (and forget) in class!  Morning and evening classes offered  You must sign up in advance!
Five 2 hour sessions:  Classes are FREE if you have purchased your machine from us.  Otherwise, classes are $45 per session.
Supplies:  Bernina software loaded on your laptop, software mastery tutorials/workbook.
Instructor:  Marti Tolbert

 

Bernina Sewing Mastery Classes
Now that you have your new machine, learn all about it's great potential in your sewing room!  Each session is 2 1/2 hours on Saturday 10am-12:30pm and/or 1-3:30 pm  Classes are FREE if you have purchased your machine from us.  Otherwise, classes are $45 per session.  Kit cost for fabrics/stabilizers required will be $5 per class.
Three hour sessions:  see above  You must sign up in advance!
Supplies:  Your machine and all accessories, guide book, mastery book printed, general sewing supplies
Instructor:  Marti Tolbert

Bernina Serger Mastery Classes
These classes will assure you of bonding with that scary thing you purchased called a serger! 
Classes are FREE if you have purchased your machine from us.  Otherwise, classes are $45 per session.  Kit cost for fabrics/stabilizers required will be $5 per class.
Three 2 1/2 hour sessions:  see above   You must sign up in advance!
Supplies:  Your serger and all accessories, guide book, mastery book printed, 4-5 cones of serger thread, scissors
Instructor:  Marti Tolbert

 

Bishop Construction  (demo)
During this demonstration class you will see how to put a bishop dress together from beginning to end.
One 2 hour session:  $30 includes handouts
Supplies:  Note-taking materials
Instructor:  Ruth Sparks

 

BUTTON, ZIP & HEM IT!                         **New Demo Class**
New lecture demo class to take you to a level of sewing so you can feel confident out more pattern selections!  Brenda will demo installing a regular zipper as well an invisible zipper.  Also, you will learn to hem on the machine using your blind hem foot, as well as doing your hem by hand!  Sewing on buttons by hand and machine will also be demonstrated as well as making beautiful buttonholes.  These finishing touches will distinguish your work from home-made to hand-made!
One 2 hour demo:  $20
Supplies:  Note taking materials
Instructor:  Brenda Eppele

 

Chelsea Bag by Amy Butler               ***New Class***
Make this modern boxy tote that is actually reversible in either of two sizes.  Amy Butler fabrics are the rage! Prior sewing experience required.
One 3 hour session:  $30 plus $20 kit
Supplies:  Available upon registration
Instructor:  Brenda Eppele

 

Collars, Cuffs, Piping & Plackets:  (Demo)
Learn the tips & tricks to make perfect collars & cuffs every time!
One 2 hour session:  $30
Supplies:  Note taking materials
Instructor:  Renee Spell

 

Crazy Quilting for the Precision Impaired!
Tired of using someone else's patterns, or being at the mercy of pre-made foundations?  Do you want to crazy quilt but don't know the tricks to putting the pieces together?  This class is for the beginner or advanced quilter who doesn't have a clue how crazy quilts are made.  You will create a 17"x20" wall hanging, embellished with lace, buttons, beads and embroidery!
Two 2 1/2 hour session:  $50
Supplies:  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Amy Stewart Winsor

Crooked Log Cabin for the Precision Impaired!
This is a free-spirited technique for those who love playing with color better than they like planning every detail.  Make your own crooked log cabin "square-in-a-square" blocks by machine.  Several blocks will be completed in class.  Sewing machine required (straight stitch).
One 3 hour session:  $30
Supplies:  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Amy Stewart Winsor

Curvaceous Houses for the Precision Impaired!
Create whimsical houses using no rulers or patterns.  Each unique house, with several surrounding borders, will be cut freehand with gentle curves using your rotary cutter.  Great embellishments (such as fusible windows, beading, couching, and yoyos) and creative machine quilting designs (such as bricks, grass, and sky) will be demonstrated.
One 6 hour session:  $50
Supplies:  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Amy Stewart Winsor

Dish Towel Jacket
Turn those wonderful dish towels into "wearable art".  This jacket was featured in Sew Beautiful #90 and now you can be past of the class that creates one!  Pre-requisite:  Accomplished seamstress with good working knowledge of your machine & accessories.
Two 4  hour sessions:  $60  + $20 Kit which includes pattern and bias tape maker, and wonder tape (does not include dishtowels)
Supplies:  Available upon registration
Instructor:  Renee Spell

 

Dreamkeeper Tissue Box          *New Class*
Join us Sunday afternoon to make this great “no sew” project.  There are lots of “dream keeper” boxes that will make great Christmas gifts and you can use
the fabric from your quilt project or from your scrap basket!
One 2 hour session:  $35 includes kit
 Instructor:  Marti Tolbert

Folded Fabric Flower Quilt
Create this lovely and unique quilt incorporating origami, the art of paper folding, using fabric instead!  In this class you will complete the quilt top only.  Pre-requisite:  Previous quilting experience!
Two 2 1/2 hour session:  $40
Supplies:  Available upon registration
Instructor:  Teresa Rhodes

 

Geranium Appliquéd Wallhanging
The beauty of summer geraniums blooms throughout the year in this raw edge appliqué wall hanging. Learn paper backed fusible techniques, thread painting
and free motion quilting in this two session class.
Two 2 1/2 hour sessions:  $40 plus pattern and materials  
Supplies:  Available upon registration
Instructor:  Barbara Berliner

 

Heirloom Embroidery
Learn the art of fine hand embroidery in this beginner level class.  The basics of shadow embroidery, bullions, french knots and much more will be covered. 
Two 2 1/2 hour session:  $75 includes handout & kit 
Supplies:  Scissors & small embroidery hoop
Instructor:  Shelley Holmes

Heirloom Techniques by Machine (Hands-on) Part 1
A three hour class designed for the novice or beginner heirloom sewing enthusiast.  Beginning French sewing techniques will be covered to include roll & whip,
lace joining, working with entredeux and creating beautiful pintucks!
One 3 hour session:  $50 plus $20 kit fee
Supplies:  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Renee Spell - Martha Pullen Licensed Heirloom & Serger Instructor

Heirloom Lace Shaping (Hands-on) Part 2
A three hour class designed for the novice or beginner heirloom sewing enthusiast.  We will delve into the artful world of lace shaping.  Hearts, circles, diamonds,
scallops & tied lace bows will soon become a consideration for every heirloom project you sew!  Pre-requisite:  Heirloom Techniques by Machine
One 3 hour session:  $50 plus $25 kit fee
Supplies:  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Renee Spell - Martha Pullen Licensed Heirloom & Serger Instructor

 

Heirloom Pintucks & Lace Bonnet (Hands-on)
Looking for that first heirloom project?  This simple to construct bonnet is made of batiste, lace & entredeux.  Incorporating beginning techniques of heirloom sewing
you will know more than the basics when you complete this lovely heirloom, perfect for any occasion where a beautiful little baby would like to wear a bonnet - just in time for Easter!.
Pre-requisite:  Heirloom Techniques by Machine or prior heirloom sewing experience.
One 3 hour session:  $50 plus $25 kit fee
Supplies:  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Renee Spell - Martha Pullen Licensed Heirloom & Serger Instructor

 

Heirloom Sewing by Serger    (Hands-on) **New Techniques Class****
 Heirloom sewing from an entirely new perspective! A hands on class where you will learn how to use the serger to produce elegant exquisite heirloom stitching .
Serger pintucks and gathering both lace and fabric will be an absolute breeze when you take your serger to the next level.......
.....that is the one just above finishing off all your seam allowances!!  
One 3 hour class:  $50 + $12 kit
Supplies:  Available upon registration
Instructor:  Renee Spell - Martha Pullen Licensed Heirloom & Serger Instructor

 

Heirloom Serger Blouse      (Hands-on)          ** New Class**
From jeans to dinner suits, this is a top you can wear with anything.  A center panel is composed of embroidered and eyelet insertions. 
Decorative serger pintucks border the center panel.  Wide embroidered edging finishes the sleeve edges below a band of the eyelet insertion. 
The neck edge is finished with a mock piping technique using the serger rolled hem and a fabric binding.  The back neck closes with a button and loop. 

Pre-requisite:  Heirloom Sewing by Serger
One 6 hour session:  $155 includes kit and pattern
Supplies:  Available upon Registration
Instructor:  Renee Spell - Martha Pullen Licensed Heirloom & Serger Instructor

Heirloom Quilt (Hands-on)
Join us in the creation of this beautiful heirloom quilt made of white and ecru laces and 100% cotton batiste.  Techniques include circular puffing, circular lace shaping, cathedral windows, machine embroidery, shadow gimpwork, shark's teeth, heart lace shaping, shaped double needle pintucks, diamond lace shaping with double needle pintucks in the center, Madeira motifs, crazy patch ovals and Normandy lace shaping.  You will construct one block every two weeks and the last two classes will be constructing and completing this beautiful heirloom.
Pre-requisite:  Heirloom Techniques and Lace Shaping
Eleven 3 hour session:  $50 each session plus $100 kit
Supplies:  Machine in good working order.  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Renee Spell - Martha Pullen Licensed Heirloom & Serger Instructor

 

Heirloom Ladies Nightgown  (Hands-on)
Join this class to enjoy creating an heirloom project to keep for yourself!  Pre-requisite:  Heirloom Techniques by Machine or prior heirloom sewing experience.
Two 4 hour sessions:  $80 plus $75 kit fee
Supplies:  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Renee Spell - Martha Pullen Licensed Heirloom & Serger Instructor

 

Home Dec Lecture/Demo               *New Class*
This lecture/demo class will help you complete your projects at home after seeing tips and tricks from someone who has created for customers in the past! 
One 2 hour Class:  $20
Supplies: Note taking materials -- maybe even a digital camera!
Instructor:  Brenda Eppele

 

Kids Beginning Quilting (Hands-on) Ages 9-12
Learn basic quilting techniques while working on a 27" square patchwork quilt
Three 2 1/2 hour sessions:  $100 includes all materials and pattern for quilt
Supplies:    List available upon registration
Instructor:  Marian Ward

Kids Sewing Camp (Hands-on) Ages 9-12
Now is the time to got those little fingers stitching!  The students will complete a pair of capris or long pants (depending on the season!) and
another project if time permits.  Basic sewing techniques will be covered.  Sewing machines will be provided and discounted if you want to purchase!
Three 3 hour session:  $110 includes "Slumber Party" book of patterns, directions for pillowcase and sewing kit
Supplies:    Fabric for projects
Instructor:  Brenda Eppele

 

Kids Sew on Saturday (Hands-on) Ages 9-13
This is a great class for those who cannot make the 3 day class. In this class you will get a basic understanding of sewing straight lines, back stitching, and maybe even using decorative stitching. You will complete a different project each month!  Machines will be furnished. Please bring a bag lunch. Arrive 30 minutes prior to class for fabric selection & purchase.
One 6 hour session:  $50 includes hand-outs
Supplies:   Available upon registration
Instructor:  Brenda Eppele

 

Let's Make Hair Bows! (Hands-on)
We've had so many requests to make hair bows so we created this class!  Make custom hair bows for every outfit for that special little girl in your life!  In class you will make two styles of hair bows & a rag pony tail band.
One 2 1/2 hour session:  $30 includes 2 barrettes, elastic band & craft wire
Supplies:  Glue gun, scissors, 1 1/4 yds of 1 1/2" wide ribbon for Basic bow; 1 1/2 yds of 1 1/2" wide ribbon for Bubble bow; 1/8 yd three coordinating fabrics for Rag Pony Tail Band
Instructor:  Teresa Rhodes

Loose Ends Quilt
Have fun with this fluffy, comfy, cozy patchwork quilt.  A great beginner quilt that will keep you warm all winter long!
One 5 hour session: $50.00 includes handouts & instructions
Supplies: Sewing machine/supplies, rotary cutter, mat, ruler.  Fabric for quilt size you choose.  (flannel is preferred!)
Instructor: Marti Tolbert

Machine Appliqué Techniques:  (Hands-on)
During this course you will discover the many techniques involved in surface appliqué. Special tips on stabilizers, types of thread, & stitching different shapes
One 3 hour session:  $45 includes kit & handouts
Supplies:  Sewing machine/supplies
Instructor:  Renee Spell

McKenna
Enjoy constructing this easy-to-make back button top and cuffed bloomers that can be knee length or ankle length.  Includes "Piping how to's and "How to Make Piping"!  This class is for the advanced beginner.
Two 2 1/2 hour session:  $40
Supplies:  Sewing machine, general sewing supplies, pattern, fabric
Instructor:  Brenda Eppele

Picture Smocking
Create those precious little pictures on garments with the technique of stacking cables.  Knowledge of basic smocking stitches required.
Two 2 hour sessions:  $50 includes hand-outs, practice piece &  design plate
Supplies needed:  scissors
Instructor:  Renee Spell

Playtime Neighborhood in Fusible Appliqué
Learn how to create your own original houses, inspired by the houses on Amy's award-winning "Make an Appointment" quilt.  You will learn the childlike ways to draw houses with curvy roofs, funny crooked doors and windows, and loads of embellishments to make them charming.  You will learn to use fusible webbing, fabric, embroidery and numerous embellishments to make houses, and how to use them in whimsical quilts.  You will see numerous examples from Amy's quilts.  Straight stitches or satin stitching by machine can be used in the second session to sew around each piece of fused fabric.
Two 2 1/2 hour session:  $50
Supplies:  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Amy Stewart Winsor

 

Reversible Serger Jacket    (Hands-on)          ** New Class**
Patchwork pockets add pizzazz to this otherwise plain jacket, but there is a surprise - the jacket is reversible so you can get double the reward for half the effort!  Variations on four favorite quilt blocks - rail fence, log cabin, nine-patch, and Seminole work - are used to make the four pockets, all pieced by serger.  Construction is made easy with basic serger techniques.  Roll- back sleeves bring a little of the reverse color to the front, accenting the colors in the pockets.  Jacket will be constructed in Black linen blend/Oatmeal linen blend.. 

Pre-requisite:  Heirloom Sewing by Serger
Two 5 hour sessions:  $100 +  kit
Supplies:  Available upon Registration
Instructor:  Renee Spell - Martha Pullen Licensed Heirloom & Serger Instructor

Sara's Skort
Make this adorable easy skort in just one classes.  You can embellish it with appliqué, a sweet monogram or just let the fabric speak for itself.
One 3 hour session:  $30
Supplies:  Sewing machine, general sewing supplies, pattern, fabric
Instructor:  Marti Tolbert

Serger Pajama Bottoms
This class was so popular and you asked for a repeat!  Join the craze putting your serger to better use than just sitting on the shelf . . You will cut out your PJs (or Capris), serge them up
and wear them  the next day!
One 3 hour sessions:  $30  
Supplies:  Serger, general sewing supplies, tracing paper, Pajama Party book or Everyway Pants by Four Corners, fabric, thread
Instructor:  Marti Tolbert

 

Sew Easy Club   ** NEW CLASS**
If you want to complete simple projects but need a little help, this class will build your confidence & give you "instant gratification"!  You must have general sewing experience and be able to cut out your project prior to class.  Fabric & pattern will be required!  Meets 2nd Thursday morning OR evening of each month.  MUST sign up in advance!
One 3 hour session:  $30
Supplies:  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Brenda Eppele

 

Sew Easy Jumper
Make this adorable jumper in just one class.  A great construction class for a beginner with a little previous sewing experience.
One 3 hour session:  $30
Supplies:  List available upon registration
Instructor:  Brenda Eppele

Silk Ribbon Booties
Your project will be creating a pair of beautiful booties embellished with silk ribbon embroidery!  You will learn to thread the needle, make a knot and create 6 different stitches.
Two 2 1/2 hour session:  $40 plus pattern & materials
Supplies: List available upon registration
Instructor:  Teresa Rhodes

 

Silk Ribbon Techniques
In this class you will learn the techniques to make various flowers using silk ribbon.  You will learn to thread the needle, make a knot and create 6 different stitches.  Now you can embellish anything using this fun type of embroidery!
One 2 1/2 hour session:  $40 includes fabric, silk ribbon and needle
Supplies: Small embroidery hoop, small embroidery scissors
Instructor:  Teresa Rhodes

 

Six Hour Serger Quilt
Yes, you can make this quilt in just six hours - maybe a little longer for your first one but you will love to use this quilt pattern to make those last minute gifts.
Use our serger to evaluate how much you will use a serger and your will realize all the great things they can do or bring your own to complete the "bonding process".
Two 3 hour sessions:  $50 includes pattern 
Supplies: List available upon registration
Instructor:  Marti Tolbert

Stack n Whack Quilt
Have fun in this class learning Bethany Reynold's techniques to make "Spin Cycle" quilt.  The kit includes all the fabrics needed to complete your quilt top.
Three 2 1/2 hour session:  $60 + Kit $50
Supplies:  Rotary cutter, mat and ruler, sewing machine in good working order and general sewing supplies, 1/4" foot for seaming.  Flat head pins.
Instructor: