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.

Fall 2026 Classes

Show and Tell

Our annual celebration of what our customers have accomplished this year. Bring in what you are proud of making from our fabric or kits and let’s show and tell. We will have snacks so please let us know you are coming by calling the Quilt Basket at 520-722-8810 or stopping by in person. If you are new to this, or life has been just a little too busy, we welcome you to join in the fun and be inspired by what your friends have made. Seating is limited
Saturday December 5    10–12

Sample Sale

Beginning November 27, we will have the classroom set up with our sample sale. For this sale, we accept cash or check only. There will be a variety of quilts, table runners and other projects that are handmade by us.

Embroidery Club

Join us for Embroidery on Everything, offered by BERNINA through the Skill Hub and encouraged by us at the shop. 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
Saturday 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, & 12/19   10–1

Punch Needle by Urban Acres

Lorraine
Learn how to punch needle your way to stress relief and happiness! This easy class will delight you. Everything you need is included in your kit—pattern, fabric, hoop, punch needle, threader, snips and instructions. Just bring yourself and be prepared to make something quick and charming. When you sign up, choose your motif—flower, flower pink background, strawberry or mushroom.
$60.00 Includes kit 1 session 2 hours Saturday, September 12   10–12

Wooly Friends

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. 9/16, 10/21, 11/18 & 12/16    11–3

Beginning Sewing

Kathy P.
The beginner sewing classes are for the student that has little experience with using a sewing machine or wants to refresh their skills. We will be using our Bernina classroom machines and learning the basics of how to sew and operate our sewing machines. Over 3 classes, students will be making 3 separate projects. You can sign up for one or more classes or sign up for all three classes. One required kit will be prepared for you for each class.
$30/class and $15/kit
3 classes  4 hours/class
Class 1 Pillow case Friday, Sept. 18     10–2
Class 2 Tote bag Thursday, Nov. 19     10–2
Class 3 Zippered bag Friday, Dec. 18   10–2

990 Club

Join us for live webinars with Stitch Maker
Stitch Maker is Connie Fanders’ method to provide inspiration and education to 990 owners on ways to use their BERNINA 990 in ways beyond the basic mastery. Some of her techniques and tricks can be modified to other BERNINA machines, so anyone is welcome to join us, even if you don’t own a 990. Connie has retired from being Bernina’s Education Specialist and will bring her experience to these new monthly live webinars. The webinars will be about an hour in length and begin right at 10AM (so come a little early). We will have time to visit and exchange new ideas after the webinar.
The cost is $20/webinar
Tues. Sept. 22 Edge–to–Edge Quilting    10:00
Tues. Oct. 27 Pinpoint Placement Tips    10:00
Tues. Nov. 24 Perfectly Personalized: Lettering on the 990    10:00
Tues. Dec. 22 Row by Row: Designer Stitch Recipes     10:00

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 fabrics.Be sure your don’t pre-wash your fabric! Book required: $35.00
$100.00 4 sessions 3 hours/session
Friday, Sept 25, Oct. 2, 9 & 16    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 1/4″ 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!
$60.00    1 session      5.5 hours
Saturday, Sept. 26     10–3:30
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).

A Day in Happy Land

Lorraine
Let’s spend “A Day in HAPPYLAND” and create a subtle but happy quilt to feed our soul. This 55″x56″ quilt of whimsy uses linen, hand-dyed wools and other sweet elements to create a lovely scalloped wall hanging. Each month students will create and hand stitch two blocks with the goal of completing the quilt in 6 months. The wool and cotton hand applique is can be enjoyed by creators of all skill levels.
$185.00   6 sessions     2 hours/session
First Wed. 10/7, 11/4, 12/2     1–3pm
Wed. evenings 10/7, 11/4, 12/2     6–8pm

Blooming 9 Patch

Helen
Nine Patch blocks and simple squares combine to make a sophisticated, mesmerizing design. Strip piecing makes it easy! Learn a clever assembly method that will take the stress out of sewing a diagonal setting. Come to the Quilt Basket for a special session and get help in choosing or arranging your fabrics. (Saturday, October 3, 1:00-4:00pm).
$60.00    2 sessions     3 hour/session
Thursday, Oct. 8 & 15      10–1

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. Kit purchase is required.
$50.00      1 session      4 hours
Kit: $22.00
Saturday, October 10     10–2

Southern Arizona Quilting Experience – Shop Hop

October 22, 23 & 24      9–5:30
Passports can be purchased for $5.00 cash only

Collect all 15 Arizona wildlife fabric panels (2 at each shop with bonus El Jefe panel available at select shops) illustrated by Tucson wildlife biologist, Nathalie Aall of Aall Forms of Life. Free patterns for projects featuring the panels.

Beginning Piecing

Nora
Do you want to learn how to make a quilt? Learn how by making a table runner quilt. Join Nora as you learn how to piece together a top. Using the quilt pattern Shimmer, she will guide you through choosing the fabric, cutting the pieces and sewing them back together. She will also explain how to build a “Quilt Sandwich” and give you options on how to finish this table runner.
$100.00    4 sessions    3 hour/session
Friday, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 & 11/20     10–1

Clam Up Zipper Pouch

Becky
Come make a cute zipper pouch with Becky. Bias binding along the zipper edge will add a little more color and bling to the bag. We’ll make the x-large size in class, but you’ll go home with the skills to make any of the other sizes. This pouch makes a great gift filled with something special or as a graduated multi-size set.
$45.00    1 session     4.5 hours
Saturday, October 31     10–2:30
Please arrive around 9:45 to be set up and ready by 10:00

990 Embroidery Event Live Webinar

This exclusive event is designed to inspire and educate embroiderers—both beginners and experienced—with embroidery tips and tricks using the unmatched capabilities of the BERNINA 990. Presented by Connie Fanders has been involved in the sewing industry her entire career and contributed to the development of the BERNINA 990. Owners of this top-of-the-line machine will not want to miss this event and owners of other BERNINA embroidery machines will be inspired and educated too.
$45.00     1 session      4 hours
Wednesday, November 11      10–2

All Aboard Train Case

Becky
This boxy case is the perfect solution to carry your beauty, sewing supplies, or whatever else you can dream up. It’s such a stylish and useful accessory that keeps everything contained with the zip around lid. We’ll dress it up a little more with edging around the opening. It is also a fun bag to dress up with labels and special zipper pulls or charms.
$60.00      1 session      6 hours
Saturday, November 14       10–4
Please arrive around 9:45 to be set up and ready by 10:00.

Plover Pouch

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 pocket, as well as a slip mesh pocket. The pouch holds your things secure with a 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 fabric pieces and fuse interfacing prior to class, so class can focus on construction and completing your bag.
$45.00     1 session     4.5 hours
Friday, December 4    10–2:30
Please arrive around 9:45 to be set up and ready by 10:00.