Join the slow stitching movement by adding large hand stitches to your quilt. You can cover your entire quilt in hand stitching, or just add bits here and there. Jane will help you plan a design for whatever quilt you bring to class and will show you just how enjoyable it can be to embellish your project by hand. Bring a quilt that you want to embellish or bring an 18 inch quilt sandwich to practice your stitching. Examples of Big Stitch in the store: The Paint Lake Quilt and Urban Abacus are embellished with Big Stitches.
Cost: $ 40.00
Want to learn how to make bindings in different ways? This is the class for you. Kelly will show you 8 different ways to dress up your quilt with a beautiful binding. Most can be done entirely on your sewing machine. Come see how you can complete your quilts with a flair.
Cost: $ 60.00
BQ patterns are designed to highlight large print quilting fabrics. Why not substitute the large print with a T-shirt? The fun begins. To make the quilt requires 2 classes. In the first half day class Jeanne Phipps will show you how to stabilize the T-shirts and cut out the fabrics. The second all day class is for construction.
Cost: $ 85.00
This bag is popular for gifting. It is quick to make and comes in five sizes, from itty bitty to extra large. If you are intimidated by zippers, don't worry because Jeanne will show you how it is done! You will make one in class (we recommend starting with the larger size), however, these bags can be addictive and many students make several sets of all five bags. They nest together and make wonderful gifts, that is if you want to give them away and not keep them for yourself. This is a really fun class and you will love Jeanne.
Cost: $ 60.00
Come join the fun in this class with Corrie. You will learn how to sew a small cross body bag for your phone and small necessities. It is perfect for when you don't want to carry a large handbag. You will learn to overcome any anxiety about inserting a zipper because Corrie will teach you how simple it can be and that you have no need to fear.
Cost: $ 60.00
The Ditty Bag is a zippered bag that comes in 3 sizes. They are great for toiletries, tech gear, knitting essentials, etc. The binding hack (simple way to add zippers) will be taught in class. It has side handles and an optional decorative border. You need a machine that stitches on layered fabrics.
Cost: $ 60.00
With 14 fat quarters and two borders, Jeanne Phipps will show you how to construct this "no waste" quilt. The technique used is square-in-a-square or also called, "on point" blocks. The fabrics can be chosen from one fabric line or it can be scrappy. You can use a different range of values or they can be muted fabrics that blend. Just remember that the fabrics in the squares will be on the diagonal so watch out for directional prints.
Cost: $ 60.00
Did you know that you can do amazing things with just one fabric? The techniques we will use in the class come from a book called One Block Wonder. We will make kaleidoscope blocks from one fabric and from these blocks we will make an amazing one-of-a-kind quilt top. This class will meet twice. In the first class we will learn how to make the blocks and in the second we will design the top and learn how to put it all together.
Cost: $ 85.00
Now is the perfect time to sew pajama pants for fall and winter. Use the beautiful variety of flannel fabrics available in the shop. The pattern is beginner friendly - for those who want to learn how to use a commercial pattern. Come join Corrie and learn how to make this comfortable, cozy project.
Cost: $ 60.00
Join Jane to make the Alison Glass Stamp Quilt. Use Alison's Stamp Stripe fabric--cut and sewn in a special way -- to create a postage stamp frame around the focal panel print. You will learn how to miter corners, a technique that can be used in many future projects. We will meet for two sessions. In the first session you will cut your fabrics, with guidance from Jane. In the second session you will make your blocks.
Cost: $ 167.95
Jane Ewald, creative hand stitcher and quilter, loves to find unusual projects like this vintage-style quilt! She says both confident beginners and more advanced quilters will enjoy making it. Inspired by a design by Heather French called French Roses, Jane wanted to try a rag-quilt approach. You'll love the simple raw-edge applique process. She'll show you how to use either free motion or regular machine stitching to quilt each block separately, then join them with exposed seam allowances for a shabby chic style. If you want that extra cuddly heirloom feel, wash your quilt on a high agitating cycle, dry it, and start snipping threads!
Cost: $ 60.00
Do you have a quilt that would be perfect as a jacket? Would you like to construct a quilt with your favorite fabrics and make a jacket out of it? Now you can do just that! Come spend time with fellow quilters and make that jacket you've dreamed of!
Cost: $ 85.00
The Quilty Barn Quilt from Lori Holt’s Farm Girl Vintage book: Calling all lovers of country charm! Dive into this delightful book by Lori Holt and join Kelly and friends to make the Quilty Barn quilt. We'll not only learn how to create an adorable barn quilt, but will also master techniques for achieving accurate blocks using triangle paper, flying geese paper, and more!
Cost: $ 184.95
Join Jane to learn curved piecing! You'll use the Quick Curve ruler to cut the curved pieces oversized, then trim down the blocks for a very forgiving process. Jane chose Tilda's Bloomville collection to make her sample. She then embellished it with big stitch quilting. You can learn big stitch quilting in Jane's upcoming Big Stitch quilting class.
Cost: $ 60.00
The Tool Tote is what everyone needs and wants! There are pockets all the way around the outside and pockets all the way around the inside. The heavy duty stays keep the mouth wide open and easy to get into. The tote is about 15” wide x 7” tall x 10” deep. Because of its size the versatility is endless.
Cost: $ 85.00
Standard Needs for all classes:
Sewing Machine in good working order, power cord, foot pedal, and extra bobbins
¼ inch foot for sewing machine (if you have it)
50 weight cotton thread in a neutral color and extra 80/12 sewing machine needles
Rotary cutter and 6-inch x 12 or 14-inch ruler
Scissors, seam ripper, pen/pencil and paper (for notes)
Stitchers Garden Class Policies:
Classes at Stitchers Garden are limited to 4 to 6 students. You must register in person, at the store or on-line at our website, www.StitchersGarden.com, to save your place. Unless specified, the cost of the class does not include project supplies and/or kit supplies. You will receive a supply list and/or prep sheet at the time of registration. Class members will receive a 10% discount on class supplies purchased at the shop before class and the day of class. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to class so that you have ample time to get set up prior to the beginning of class. Remember that class fees are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, even for no-shows, so double check your calendar and then sign up to join us! Students will receive a refund should the class be cancelled by the shop.
What is your skill level?
Beginner: Just learning
Confident Beginner: Knows their sewing machine and how it works, has a working knowledge of a rotary cutter, and can sew a ¼ seam consistently
Intermediate: Has the ability to follow simple pattern instructions
Advanced: Intermediate skills and willingness to learn an advanced technique