Classes
Personalize a Pattern!
- Aug 29, 2019 06:00 pm
- Aug 29, 2019 06:00 pm
Personalize a Pattern! - Aug 29, 2019 06:00 pm
Do you look at clothing patterns and wonder how you can make your garment a one-of-a-kind? Join Sandy in the Studio for an informal trunk show and lecture on ways to add a custom flair to a commercial pattern. You'll sketch and brainstorm your way to a personalized pattern!
Cost: $ 15.00
Do you look at clothing patterns and wonder how you can make your garment a one-of-a-kind? Join Sandy in the Studio for an informal trunk show and lecture on ways to add a custom flair to a commercial pattern. You'll sketch and brainstorm your way to a personalized pattern!
Cost: $ 15.00
Ruler Essentials
- Oct 04, 2019 10:00 am
- Oct 04, 2019 10:00 am
Ruler Essentials - Oct 04, 2019 10:00 am
If you love precision and consistency in your quilting designs, you will love using design rulers and templates! These handy tools assist in placing designs accurately and stitching them out precisely. Learn to handle rulers and templates safely with the ruler base and Sure Foot, and how to achieve accuracy with the markings.
If you love precision and consistency in your quilting designs, you will love using design rulers and templates! These handy tools assist in placing designs accurately and stitching them out precisely. Learn to handle rulers and templates safely with the ruler base and Sure Foot, and how to achieve accuracy with the markings.
Creative Textures and Fills
- Oct 04, 2019 02:00 pm
- Oct 04, 2019 02:00 pm
Creative Textures and Fills - Oct 04, 2019 02:00 pm
Meandering is the easiest and most common filler for background space- but there are countless other creative design elements to use instead. Come expand your design portfolio by learning the stitch path of a wide variety of creative filler designs!
Meandering is the easiest and most common filler for background space- but there are countless other creative design elements to use instead. Come expand your design portfolio by learning the stitch path of a wide variety of creative filler designs!
Long Arm Machine Quilting Basics
- Oct 05, 2019 10:00 am
- Oct 05, 2019 10:00 am
Long Arm Machine Quilting Basics - Oct 05, 2019 10:00 am
Does longarm quilting interest you, and you'd like to learn more about it? Do you want an overview of longarm basics? Are you a NEW owner and in need of a jump start? This class removes the mystery of longarm quilting by explaining machine and frame elements and features, how to load a quilt, and vital facts about thread, needles and tension. (Complimentary with purchase of machine between 9/12-10/6, 2019.)
Does longarm quilting interest you, and you'd like to learn more about it? Do you want an overview of longarm basics? Are you a NEW owner and in need of a jump start? This class removes the mystery of longarm quilting by explaining machine and frame elements and features, how to load a quilt, and vital facts about thread, needles and tension. (Complimentary with purchase of machine between 9/12-10/6, 2019.)
Fast, Fun & Fabulous Free Motion Quilting!
- Oct 05, 2019 02:00 pm
- Oct 05, 2019 02:00 pm
Fast, Fun & Fabulous Free Motion Quilting! - Oct 05, 2019 02:00 pm
Quilters everywhere LOVE the excitement and fun of free motion quilting and it's easier than you think! Create flowing designs by connecting simple design elements with continuous lines, traveling across the quilt or filling in a specific area. Learn how drawing and muscle memory contribute to beautiful free motion quilting, and how to create stunning designs. (Complimentary with purchase of machine between 9/12-10/6, 2019.)
Quilters everywhere LOVE the excitement and fun of free motion quilting and it's easier than you think! Create flowing designs by connecting simple design elements with continuous lines, traveling across the quilt or filling in a specific area. Learn how drawing and muscle memory contribute to beautiful free motion quilting, and how to create stunning designs. (Complimentary with purchase of machine between 9/12-10/6, 2019.)
Quilting Beyond the Design
- Oct 06, 2019 02:00 pm
- Oct 06, 2019 02:00 pm
Quilting Beyond the Design - Oct 06, 2019 02:00 pm
Begin with a basic design from a stencil, a ruler or template, an applique, a fabric print, a cookie cutter or a shape you draw yourself. Then, learn to transform that design from basic to spectacular by extending, expanding, and adding secondary designs, repeats, fills and special effects. Learn marking techniques and tools for applying designs to quilt tops.
Begin with a basic design from a stencil, a ruler or template, an applique, a fabric print, a cookie cutter or a shape you draw yourself. Then, learn to transform that design from basic to spectacular by extending, expanding, and adding secondary designs, repeats, fills and special effects. Learn marking techniques and tools for applying designs to quilt tops.
Pro-Stitcher - Borders and Corners-Get out of the Corner
- Oct 06, 2019 10:00 pm
- Oct 06, 2019 10:00 pm
Pro-Stitcher - Borders and Corners-Get out of the Corner - Oct 06, 2019 10:00 pm
Creating beautiful custom quilts isn't just about dropping block designs in the center of you quilt; it's about completing beautiful borders to surround those blocks. True HQ Pro-Stitcher has over 30 border and corner sets included in the system, but the fun doesn't stop there, Handi Quilter National Educator, Diane Henry, will also teach you quick and easy border ideas using pantos, blocks, and triangle designs, and HQ Pro-Stitcher features like Mark, Crop, and Record. For advanced beginner and up levels of experience.
Creating beautiful custom quilts isn't just about dropping block designs in the center of you quilt; it's about completing beautiful borders to surround those blocks. True HQ Pro-Stitcher has over 30 border and corner sets included in the system, but the fun doesn't stop there, Handi Quilter National Educator, Diane Henry, will also teach you quick and easy border ideas using pantos, blocks, and triangle designs, and HQ Pro-Stitcher features like Mark, Crop, and Record. For advanced beginner and up levels of experience.
Beginning Quilting
- Sep 26, 2019 06:00 pm
- Sep 26, 2019 06:00 pm
Beginning Quilting - Sep 26, 2019 06:00 pm
This class will introduce you to quilting! You will learn tips and tricks, beginning with choosing fabrics all the way through cutting, piecing, machine quilting and binding, to make your quilting journey a successful one. Eight sessions beginning Sept 26. (Note: no class on October 31st.)
Cost: $ 125.00
This class will introduce you to quilting! You will learn tips and tricks, beginning with choosing fabrics all the way through cutting, piecing, machine quilting and binding, to make your quilting journey a successful one. Eight sessions beginning Sept 26. (Note: no class on October 31st.)
Cost: $ 125.00
Elizabeth Diamond Retreat
- Sep 06, 2019 05:00 pm
- Sep 06, 2019 05:00 pm
Elizabeth Diamond Retreat - Sep 06, 2019 05:00 pm
Learn the foundation paper piecing technique from MJ Kinman?s Birthstone Series quilts to get a start on this Diamond masterpiece. Friday evening will be an orientation, fusing and cutting session. Saturday will be an all-day sew-in. You should get most of one quadrant complete.
Cost: $ 210.00
Learn the foundation paper piecing technique from MJ Kinman?s Birthstone Series quilts to get a start on this Diamond masterpiece. Friday evening will be an orientation, fusing and cutting session. Saturday will be an all-day sew-in. You should get most of one quadrant complete.
Cost: $ 210.00
Watermelon Placemats
- Sep 28, 2019 09:30 am
- Sep 28, 2019 09:30 am
Watermelon Placemats - Sep 28, 2019 09:30 am
Come make these adorable place-mats for your end of summer picnics while learning the techniques of foundation paper piecing: Floating Points, Cutting Techniques, Applique, T-Templates, Template Layout Sheets, Smart Corners, Stacking, Registration Lines & Bias Strips. This Quiltworx pattern is being taught by Certified Quiltworx instructor, Susan Deshensky.
Cost: $ 50.00
Come make these adorable place-mats for your end of summer picnics while learning the techniques of foundation paper piecing: Floating Points, Cutting Techniques, Applique, T-Templates, Template Layout Sheets, Smart Corners, Stacking, Registration Lines & Bias Strips. This Quiltworx pattern is being taught by Certified Quiltworx instructor, Susan Deshensky.
Cost: $ 50.00
Mosaic Quilts - FULL
- Oct 26, 2019 10:00 am
- Oct 26, 2019 10:00 am
Mosaic Quilts - FULL - Oct 26, 2019 10:00 am
Class Full - Please join our wait-list. Create photo-realistic quilts one square at a time in this one-day workshop. Using a photo and kit provided in class, learn the process of making a fabric mosaic using turned edge machine applique. We will break down the construction process, explore color and value as design elements, and learn how to choose the right fabric for the right location
Cost: $ 120.00
Class Full - Please join our wait-list. Create photo-realistic quilts one square at a time in this one-day workshop. Using a photo and kit provided in class, learn the process of making a fabric mosaic using turned edge machine applique. We will break down the construction process, explore color and value as design elements, and learn how to choose the right fabric for the right location
Cost: $ 120.00
Introduction to Paper Piecing
- Sep 22, 2019 12:30 pm
- Sep 22, 2019 12:30 pm
Introduction to Paper Piecing - Sep 22, 2019 12:30 pm
Create a perfectly-pieced 6" Gum Leaf quilt block while you learn this technique. Turn your little block into a mug rug - your pattern includes six (6) foundations!
Cost: $ 30.00
Create a perfectly-pieced 6" Gum Leaf quilt block while you learn this technique. Turn your little block into a mug rug - your pattern includes six (6) foundations!
Cost: $ 30.00
Intro to EPP
- Sep 29, 2019 12:30 pm
- Sep 29, 2019 12:30 pm
Intro to EPP - Sep 29, 2019 12:30 pm
In this beginner class, we'll focus on hexies and along the way you'll learn the basic techniques to EPP with any shape, and a bunch of excellent tricks for hand-sewing.
Cost: $ 30.00
In this beginner class, we'll focus on hexies and along the way you'll learn the basic techniques to EPP with any shape, and a bunch of excellent tricks for hand-sewing.
Cost: $ 30.00
Binding: The Finishing Touch
- Oct 20, 2019 12:30 pm
- Oct 20, 2019 12:30 pm
Binding: The Finishing Touch - Oct 20, 2019 12:30 pm
You've spent all that time and effort making your quilt. Now you want the binding to be perfect! Come learn how to make this happen.
Cost: $ 30.00
You've spent all that time and effort making your quilt. Now you want the binding to be perfect! Come learn how to make this happen.
Cost: $ 30.00
Class Info & Policies
A 15% discount will be given for all supplies purchased for your class.We hate to cancel a class, but reserve the right to do so, should the minimum enrollment not be met (usually 3 students). If this happens, a full refund will be given.
If you're not able to make a class that you've registered for, you must notify us one week prior to the class at which time a store credit will be issued.
If we have less than 1 week notice, a credit will be given only if the slot can be filled from the waiting list.
Skill Levels:
Beginner – No quilting or sewing experience required. Suitable for the first time quilters or those who desire a review of basic quilting skills.
Advanced Beginner – Student has some experience with rotary cutting and general sewing skills. Pre-class work such as cutting may be required.
Intermediate – Student is comfortable with rotary cutting skills and achieving a ¼" seam allowance.
Advanced – Student has experience in rotary cutting, machine piecing, appliqué, machine quilting, and more difficult piecing techniques.
When you take a class at Sew Inspired, we'll give you the basic concepts and all the technique instructions for the project. In many cases, you will not be able to finish the entire project during the class time(s). You will however, have plenty of time to learn how to make the block, or use the techniques taught, to confidently finish your project at home.