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Create wonderful décor for your dining table – casual, formal… you choose - beautiful classic dinner napkins & placemats! Use print fabric with coordinating trim, or tone-on-tone. Whatever your fabric choice, be the talk of the town at your parties. Throw out those paper napkins & placemats & use your hand-made creations - in the...

Learn to sew knits like a pro with a pro! As you cut & sew 6 garments, you'll learn what makes knitwear different, how to choose the right needles, threads, and machine feet for easier, better sewing. All patterns, fabrics, and supplies are included. Just show up and sew! In this 6 week class you'll cut & sew all of the following garments...

Are you passionate about quilting & embroidery? Are you looking for a way to combine both of your loves? We'll show you how! Spend the day with us and embark on a fabulous journey of quilting & embroidery fun! Become inspired from Jerry’s passion—he is Brother’s Premier Educator and the 1st Prize Winner at the Houston International Quilt...

In this 3-session class (each session is two hours) you’ll get a general overview of sewing with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools, techniques & patterns. The classes are geared to new sewing customers. Class size is small so you’ll be able to work closely with your instructor. And you don’t even need to own a sewing machine! Have...

For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of crochet but want to learn the art of crocheting. Class will include proper nomenclature (terminology), hands on learning, visual aids, 1 on 1 assistance and a Q&A Session throughout the class. Students will leave with a completed crochet project, having learned the 5 basic stitches of crochet,...

For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of knitting but want to learn the art of knitting. Class will include proper nomenclature (terminology), hands on learning, visual aids, 1 on 1 assistance and a Q&A Session throughout the class. Students will leave with their knitting project, having learned the 2 basic stitches of knitting,...

Using some of the beautiful, NEW fabrics we’ve just received, you’ll be able to easily sew a wallhanging to decorate your home for spring & summer. Learn a new quilting technique with a Dresden Plate design! The Nifty Notions Wedge ruler will make quick work of your wreath. Add a sweet bow and border and your decorating is complete! Note:...

Cotton, denim, knits, linen, silk, satin, taffeta, nylon, tulle, wool, flannel, suede, velvet, velour, fleece, leather…Sweatshirts, socks, pockets, napkin corners, hats, boots. Confused about which stabilizer to use for which type of fabric and project? Let us demystify this for you so you will know the perfect solution for your stabilizer needs...

During this single session class, Tammy teaches beginner basics stitches for crochet. Learn how to chain, connect a chain, single crochet and double crochet. Project sheet will be provided detailing the use of these basics stitches to create the Triangle Modules for your own First project (forgiving piece for noobies) Price of class includes yarn...

Whether you’re wanting to sew a pattern, upcycle or alter your wardrobe, make your own decor, or make your own collection, this is the place to start! In this class, you’ll learn to use a sewing machine, basic stitches, and fundamental sewing techniques and finishes used in modern sewing and garment construction. This is an instructional class...

An ancient method of creating fabrics resurrected in contemporary style. Learn this fun, unusual process that by-passes spinning and knitting and capitalizes on the natural attributes of animal hair fibers to bond together in the formation of a sturdy "non-woven" bracelet base fabric. During Tammy's 2.5 hour workshop, each student will color select,...

Now that you’ve “taken to” quilting, this is the PERFECT CLASS TO FURTHER YOUR SKILLS! Learn new blocks, new cutting techniques and TAKE YOUR QUILTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Master the cutting & piecing techniques you learned in Beginning Quilt Basics 101 with the addition of the Log Cabin Quilt, and its variations, and the Flying...

Master sewing a hoodie with Anastasia and always have a fresh zip up hoodie to wear. In this class you will learn the following: How to size your pattern How to cut it out How to put in a separating zipper with a facing How to attach rib knit How to sew a hood How to sew using a serger and option for cover stitch or flat lock stitch. ...

Prerequisite is Pattern drafting #1 or basic pattern drafting skills Starts- Jan 20th or March 3rd Day- Thursday Time- 6pm-9pm We will meet once a week for 6 weeks  In advanced pattern drafting we cover the following topics during this 6 week class Week 1 Dart manipulation & elimination of darts Week 2 Princess line variations & styles...

Master sewing panties with Anastasia and always have a fresh pair to wear! In this class you will learn the following. How to size the pattern to yourself and design the pantie style you want How to cut out the pattern How to sew the cotton crotch with invisible seam allowance How to attach picot elastic with the serger How to serge...