CLASSES/EVENTS

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES:

You may pre–register for classes either at the shop or by mail. Phone registration may be made with either Visa or MasterCard.

Seven day cancellation policy:

Many of our clubs and classes have a class fee or they are free if you have purchased your sewing machine or software from us. All our classes require you to cancel seven day prior to your class for a refund. For example, if your class is on a Saturday, you must cancel by the previous Saturday. The “seven day cancellation” includes all free classes that require pre–registration. We do require pre–registration on some of our free classes; an example is our mastery class and Embroidery Club. The pre–registration helps the instructor prepare for the class. The Sewing Room policy on mastery class is; your scheduled mastery class continues whether there is one or five in the class, you do not have to worry about cancellation due to the number of students in the class.

Refundable cancellation policy:

Classes that ask for a refundable deposit must be in cash or check. To receive your refund you must attend the class or cancel 7 days prior to the class, e.g. a Saturday class must be cancelled by Saturday.

Spring 2026 Classes

First Saturday 2026 Block of the Month

Show and Tell: a quilt pattern by Elizabeth Hartman

These forest friends are looking forward to showing off their latest finishes at tonight’s guild meeting. Piece them using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing!

Come for a short demo and extra instruction from 9:45–10:15 each month.

First day for Instruction and Kit pick up will be January 10, after that it will return to the First Saturday of the Month. Sign-up now

$35.00 Registration (includes pattern)
Kit $12.00 a month for 12 months

Embroidery Club

Join us for Embroidery on Everything, offered by BERNINA through the Skill Hub and encouraged by us at the shop. The cost of the Skill Hub card is $120.00 until January 15, then it returns to the original price of $300. With the Skill Hub you will receive a monthly embroidery design, a video by Kate with explanations and a downloadable handout. You will have access to this information for 2 years.

You are also invited to join us for opportunities to do the embroidery here at the shop. You can use the different hoops and receive a 20% discount that day on the hoop that is used for that month.

$20.00/optional session 3 hours
Sat. Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Apr. 18 10–1

Beginning Sewing 

Kathy P.

This beginner sewing class is for the student that has little experience with using a sewing machine and wants to learn. We will learn how to sew and use our Bernina sewing machines. Over 3 class meetings, we will be making a project that will help build your sewing skills. Mandatory Kit $30.00

$75.00  3 sessions  3 hours/session
Friday, January 16, 23, 30 • 12:30–3:30               

Beginning Wool 

Lorraine

Perfect class for wooly beginners and a thorough review for experienced wool workers too. Spend a few hours creating a wool project of your choice. Students will learn how to transfer patterns, cut and applique the wool shapes, and embroider simple stitches to embellish their work during the class. Visit the Quilt Basket before the class to purchase your pattern or contact the teacher about using a pattern you already have.

$40.00 1 session 4 hours
Wednesday, February 11 • 10–2

Kawandi  

Lorraine • Beginners Welcome

Students will learn the Siddi hand quilting art of Kawandi. Kawandi is known for its use of scrap fabric and hand stitching. Enjoy a no-stress, slow stitching class while you play with color, fabric, and thread. No sewing machines will be used or needed in this class. Your finished small quilt could be used as a table topper or you could transform it into a folio, purse, cosmetic bag or placemat.
Be prepared for fun and surprises in this joyful class. Kits purchase is required. Kit: $22.00

$50.00 1 session 4 hours
Saturday, February 14 • 10–2

Yorkshire Buttons 

Lorraine • Beginners Welcome

In this class we will use a Thread Loom and #5 pearl cotton thread to create beautiful Yorkshire buttons. The variations are endless once you learn the basics. Everything you need to be successful is available for purchase in the store. Students who wish to expand their creative abilities can use the skills learned in this class to create an ocean landscape of seashells for the Seashell Button Class taught in February.

$40.00            1 session                  4 hours
Wednesday, January 28 • 10–2

Seashell Buttons Intermediate Button Skills 

Lorraine

This two-session class will expand your tactile and creative horizons! Learn how to create beautiful seashell buttons on small looms and place them on a quilted fabric landscape. The skills you’ve learned in the Dorset and Yorkshire button classes will allow you to populate your fabric canvas with a variety of three-dimensional objects. Optional beading techniques will also be covered. Kit will include instruction booklet, needles, thread, and nine acrylic looms replicating scallop, conch, starfish, mussels, clams and more. (Separate purchase) Kit: $33

$80.00 2 sessions 4 hours/session
Wednesday, Feb. 25 and March 25 • 10–2

Wooly Friends (formerly known as Wooly Women)

Lorraine • Beginners Welcome

Wooly Friends is 4 hours of blissful project focus. Do you have a wool piece languishing in your stitch closet or drawer? Are you intimidated by some of the hand embroidery? Do you want some encouragement and help to finish it? Wooly Friends is for you! Bring a partially finished project or something new and your instructor will provide the help you need. Each month students will join other talented, like-minded wool embroiderers dedicated to completing neglected wool projects or starting something new.

$35.00/session 4 hours/session
Wed. Jan. 14, Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15  • 11–3

Drop Zone

Becky

1(4 hour) session. In class we’ll make the medium size Drop Zone bag. It opens into a tray to store a variety of items. The pattern contains 3 sizes. The techniques are the same for all 3, so you’ll be able to make any of them at home. You’ll see how easy it is to insert a zipper and other optional hardware. This bag makes a great gift for the upcoming holidays. There IS homework required prior to class.

$40.00 1 session 4 hours
Saturday, January 31 10–2

Plover Bag 

Becky

The Plover Pouch by “Noodlehead” is a fun and stylish pouch to make and use! In class we’ll focus on making the medium size, but small and large sizes are also included in the pattern. The medium size has an interior zipper closure. Don’t let the zipper scare you as I’ll show you how easy it is to install! You will need to cut out the fabric pieces and fuse interfacing prior to class, so class can focus on construction and completing your bag.

$40.00 1 session 4 hours
Thursday, February 12  • 10–2

Ultimate Travel Bag 

Becky

This really is the Ultimate Travel Bag! It is a perfect carry on or overnight bag. There are many pockets, both inside and out to stash your belongings, a large interior for clothes or other larger items, and a trolley sleeve so you can attach to your suitcases as you breeze through the airport. You can even put your featherweight sewing machine inside! You’ll learn how to insert zippers, work with mesh, and an easier method for assembly and binding. There will be homework before the first class as well as between classes.

$100.00  2 sessions  5 hours/session
Friday, Feb. 20, 27 • 10–3

Dorset Button 

Lorraine • Beginners Welcome

Learn how to thread up and create lovely Dorset Crosswheel buttons. Even if you have taken a Dorset button class before, this session will introduce you to beautiful variations such as Maltese Cross, Flower and Lychett Basket, to name a few. Students will also learn how to make and embellish a printed fabric book to display and store their finished buttons. The Dorset Button Kit with Journal is an additional cost and has everything you need. Kit TBD

$40.00  1 Session  4 hours
Wednesday, March 11  • 10–2

Zip It Up 

Becky

This is a great organizer to carry your hand stitching projects, art supplies, small electronics or whatever else you can dream up! You’ll work with quilted fabric, vinyl, mesh and zippers as you construct this amazing bag. You choose whether to make the small or large version, depending on your needs: the construction is the same. You can personalize with trims and tags for extra fun!

$50.00    2 sessions  2   1/2 hours
Saturday, Mar. 7 & Mar. 14 • 12:30-3

One Block Wonder  

Nora

My One Block Wonder class is one of my favorite classes to teach. It is also known as kaleidoscope quilt because you get to move 6 little triangles of fabric around to form an awesome hexagon. It is creative, fun, and they all turn out to be so beautiful! The shop can help you pick fabric or a kit will be available for the quilt displayed at the store.

$75.00   3 sessions   3 hours/session
Thursday, Jan. 15, 22, 29  • 10-1 or Friday, March 6, 13, 20 • 10–1

Beautiful Bindings 

Helen

Learn all the tricks and techniques for great bindings by working on small pre-quilted samples. Everything is already cut and prepared; just come and sew! Note: To sew a binding to an actual quilt, you would use a walking foot but for these samples, a 1/4ʺ foot or regular foot is fine. Compile the practice pieces in a binder to create a resource that you will refer to again and again!

Kit fee: $15.00 (includes all pre–quilted sample pieces, bindings, handouts, page protectors, and special tools), to be paid in class to the instructor (The Quilt Basket does not collect this fee).

$60.00  1 session  6 hours
Saturday, March 28 • 10–4