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Classes and Events

Yes you CAN learn to quilt!

Classes are a fun way to learn and stay motivated. Join us as we learn together.

Beginning Sewing - Starts in Aug 2025 and will meet monthly. See details below.  

Quilt Day at the Alabama National Fair Oct 10 - Block Theme "Fall" (more details to follow)

My Happy Place (12 month Embroidery BOM Quilt - Begins TBD)​

COMING IN 2025
Mystery quilt class

Mystery Quilt

Jun 7

If you love mysteries, this class is for you. Please sign up two weeks prior to the class so Sandy has time to prepare your materials. All classes are on the first Saturday from 9:30am - 2:30pm.

Each class is a new mystery pattern. 

$50 plus supplies.

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Runners Club

Love to take a class, but don't want to commit to a big quilt?  Paula's table runner classes are the answer!  These Saturday classes are based on the book Trendy Table 2 by Heather Peterson.  

from 10:00am -2:00 pm and they fill up fast.  Cost: $40 plus supplies

May 10 - Sew Caffeinated​​

Jun 14 - Lucky Lulu

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Featherweight Friends

(3rd Saturdays in 2025)

Join fellow featherweight friends monthly as we learn how to maintain our Singer 221s and use them to make quilts together. We'll be using the Ten Sisters Easy Piecing Grid products to make beautiful quilts using only a straight-stitch.  You'll be blown away by how fast a large quilt will go together using Ten Sisters products & your antique Singer Featherweight.  We can't wait to hear your story and how you came to own a Featherweight. 9:30-12:30 OR 1:00-4:00 

 Cost: $25 one time fee covers cost of maintenance class

Dates: May 17 - Heirloom Quilts pattern

June 21 - Mini Spot On Pincushion Class 

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There is room for YOU!
Won't you join us?
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Ends May 17 
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Jen Kingwell's 

Pick A Petal Template of the Month

(2nd Fridays)

The excitement has been building for months and the time is finally here to start Pick A Petal! Paula will lead us thru the Template of the Month program for the next 12 months.  Hand-piecers and machine-piecers alike will enjoy creating their one-of-a-kind "Jen" quilt whether or not you use Jen's Lollies & Bons Bons or fabric from your stash.  Come join the fun!  

 1:00-4:00pm

 Cost: Class is FREE with purchase of Template Set or Template & Fabric Set

Dates: May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 12, Nov 7, 12 Dec 

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Caution Curves Ahead 

 Remaining Dates: May 21 (LAST CLASS)

Paula continues this year-long hand-piecing quilt by Jen Kingwell called "Caution Curves Ahead".  You'll love Paula's techniques as she makes it easy enough for a beginner & interesting enough for an advanced piecer. 

Cost: $10 per month + supplies

9:30am-12:00pm​

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Butterfly Fields

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Dates: May 16 (Last Class)

If you haven't participated in one of our Block of the Month classes, now is the time to sign up for Butterfly Fields by Sew Kind of Wonderful

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Cost: FREE with purchase of kit

1:30-4:00 pm

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Brown Bag Club (BBC)

Midnight at the Oasis

​Class Dates: May 16, Jun 18

Join Paula for this monthly Brown Bag club over the lunch hour (12:00 am-1:00 pm) to show off your blocks each month.  Midnight at the Oasis starts a new chapter in the BBC in Jan 2025. . . .if your schedule is jam-packed and you can't take a long class, join this fun group for an hour each month.

Cost: One time sign up fee of $10.00.  

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Jelly Roll Rug 

Oval​

Dates: May 20

Back by popular demand!  The Jelly Roll Rug in it's many variations is a great project for the quilter who wants to do something just a little different.  Use that Jelly Roll that's been hanging around your sewing studio forever, or cut your own strips - either way you're guaranteed a unique and fun rug in return.

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Cost: $50 plus supplies

10:00-3:00

Two Big Totes byAnnie

Date: May 28

Two Big Totes offers one of Annie's bigger bags appropriate for travel across the country or just across town. Its large size lends well to the use of large print fabrics both inside and out. Kim will guide you thru the project with tips & hints along the way to making bag creation your new obsession!

Cost: $50 + supplies

Time: 10:00-3:00 pm

Fabric Covered Rope Bowls

Finishing Techniques

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Date: May 24

Join guest instructor Linda B. and explore the unlimited possibilities of finishing your rope bowl. This class will require previous experience creating the basic rope bowl as Linda concentrates on teaching a wrapped handle technique on a medium sized rope bowl as well as other embellishments to make your bowl a one-of-a-kind.

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Cost: $50 + supplies

10:00-3:00pm

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General Sergery

5th Saturdays in 2025! 

 Dates: May 31, Aug 30

Did you know that a serger can be used for things other than hemming a t-shirt?  Are you hesitant to use your serger because it looks intimidating with all those threads and moving parts?  If you answered yes, then this class is for you.  Chrissy will guide you thru the anatomy of a serger and help you create beautiful decorative stitches in addition to the basic overlock stitches.  You'll gain the confidence to master your serger once and for all.

Cost: $65 includes class kit

Time: 10:00 - 2:00 

Beginning Sewing

 

Dates: Beginning Aug 2025.  Specific date TBD. 

Learn sewing basics skills while creating several projects over the course of 9 months.  You do not have to take all 9 classes, just the ones that appeal to you!  Plans are in the works for bowl cozies, book sleeves, pillow cases, decorative pillow covers, aprons, zipper pouches, tote bags and MORE!  Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Cost: $25-$35 per class plus supplies

Time: TBD (2.5-3.5-hr class) depending on project

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Park Place (55"x63")
a sew along kit 

Includes more than 11 yards of Vintage Cloth fabrics by Sew Kind of Wonderful for Free Spirit & the new Sew Square 3 Ruler.

Call to see if kits are still available. 
Ships to shops May 2025/Classes Start in June 2025

MSRP: $236

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