Oh boy, it's been a hot month!

But our classroom is air conditioned, so why not reserve a seat and get started on those holiday projects? We have halloween, fall and Christmas projects in the works!

Check out our class calendar. This month Dayna will be doing a strippy zippy project and Simply Cindy will be a Basic Binding class.

We're also trying something new -  a SEWcial. We won't actually be sewing but will have some fun things going on. A bit of trivia: In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month. In observance we will of course eat some ice cream! There is no charge for this (but you need to reserve a space). If you wish to stay and sew you may reserve a seat for the $5 classroom fee.

Hope to see you soon!

A Peek at a Few Things from Our Website

These are just a few new things we've added to our website. Just click on the picture and it'll take you to our site. 

WHAT'S NEW AND EXCITING

A recap of what we've been posting on social media - just in case you missed it.

ONGOING/MONTHLY
QUILTING OPEN SEW

Do you have a quilting project you'd like to start or have started but need a little help? Why not set aside time to get some help.

Aneda will be here once a month (the 2nd Thursday). She's been a quilter for decades and has knowledge of piecing, appliqué and paper piecing (machine, not English Paper Piecing EPP). This is NOT a structured class, nor should it be considered a private lesson but rather answering questions and offering help to get you going.

• Dates: ON HOLD FOR THE MOMENT
• Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Cost: $25
• Skill Level: N/A
• Instructor(s): Aneda Phillips
• Pre-class homework: N/A
• Supplies: Vary according to your individual project

ONGOING/MONTHLY
WOOL APPLIQUÉ OPEN SEW

• Dates: First Friday of the month
• Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Cost: $25
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Instructor(s): Beth Upstill (West Coast Wool)
• Pre-class homework: N/A
• Supplies: Bring your own wool project and wool stitching supplies

ONGOING/MONTHLY
FINISH-IT FRIDAY

Come and sew on whatever you'd like. Call to sign up. Please don’t just show up. 

So that everyone gets a chance, you may sign up for more than one a month but you might get bumped.

Maximum 9 people

Dates: 3rd and 4th (and sometimes 5th when the month has them) Friday of the month
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $5
Skill Level: N/A
Instructor(s): None
Pre-class homework: N/A
Supplies: Whatever you'd like to sew on.

ONGOING/MONTHLY
PERFECT PATCHWORK

In this Block-of-the-Month program, you'll be following along with Sheila as she guides you through each month's block(s).

All of your block construction will be sewn at home, but each month she'll talk about which blocks you'll be working on and how they are made. You can bring your completed block(s) the following month for a little show-and-tell.

Please note the new cost structure below.

If you're looking for a little sewing time, you might consider coming to one of our Finish-It-Friday monthly events.

• Dates: Third Saturday of the month Starting April 2024
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• Cost: $60 FLAT FEE FOR THE YEAR
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Instructor(s): Sheila Galindo
• Pre-class homework: N/A
• Supplies: (Book) The Perfect Patchwork System we offer 20% off; (optional) acrylic templates

ONGOING/MONTHLY
SIMPLY CINDY:
HOW TO BIND A QUILT

Simply Cindy is a monthly hands-on class (not just a demo) where you'll make a small project. Each month Cindy will be picking something different but simple.

The class will meet the 4th Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted). You'll need to bring your sewing supplies including your machine. You can also bring a snack if you'd like as there will be no scheudled lunch break.

We're offering two options. $35 with the kit, $20 without. If you chose the version without the kit, you'll still need to purchase the pattern.

FOR JULY - you will need a walking foot and a small quilted project (either table runner or placemat) otherwise the kit will include a sample piece to learn on.

Beginners are welcome but...

• You need to know how to use your sewing machine BEFORE class. You do not have to know all the in’s and out’s, but please come to class knowing at the very least how to turn your machine on, thread your machine and wind a bobbin.
• You need to know how to use a rotary cutter and ruler
• Also, for this month you'll need a walking foot (we do not sell these as there are too many different kinds).

Maximum 8 people.

Dates: 4th Wednesday - July 24
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost:  $35 (includes kit); $20 (no kit provided, you bring your own supplies)
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor(s): Cindy
Pre-class homework: N/A
Supplies: Vary according to the monthly project + basic sewing/quilting supplies

SPECIAL EVENT
ICE CREAM SEWCIAL

Cindy's putting together this deliciously fun event in honor of July being National Ice Cream month. We'll of course be serving ice cream. She also has some non-caloric fun things planned. 

Please give us a call and reserve your space. And while this isn't going to be an actual sewing event, if you want to book a seat and sew afterwards, you know, since you're already here, the cost is $5.

Maximum 20 people; 8 people if sewing

Dates: Wednesday, July 17
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost:  EVENT IS FREE; If you want to reserve a seat to stay and sew afterwards it's $5

CLASS
STRIPPY ZIPPY PROJECT BAG

You'll be making a project bag using 2-1/2" strips, clear vinyl and a zipper. We'll have a kit in class but this is a great project if you have leftover strips that you've been collecting.

Once you make one, you can adjust the length or even width of strips or add more and make them any size you’d like. The only constraints would come from the length of the zipper or the size of vinyl.

We require a minimum of 4 students (maximum 8) for this class to happe

Dates: Saturday, July 20
Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:  $27 KIT INCLUDED
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Dayna Dickison
Pre-class homework: None
Supplies: A sewing machine in good working order and you MUST be familiar with it (this is not a machine basics class - you need to know how to thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch), scissors (trimming threads), seam ripper (just in case), rotary cutter, ruler; thread to match your project, 1/4" foot, walking foot (optional but helpful), clips, basic sewing/quilting supplies

CLASS
YELLOW BRICK ROAD

Yellow Brick Road is a super simple quilt that is rotary cut and strip pieced. In this beginning quilting class Karen will be here showing you the basics. If you haven't finished the quilt top by the time you leave, you'll have enough information so that you can at home.

This class does not include how to quilt or bind your finished top.

We require a minimum of 4 students (maximum 8) for this class to happen.

Dates: Saturday, August 3
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:  $45
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor(s): Karen Coatsworth
Pre-class homework: Please iron your fabric - especially if you pre-wash.
Supplies: Pattern (see our website for back of pattern), fabric according to pattern (varies depending on what size you're making), a sewing machine in good working order and you MUST be familiar with it (this is not a machine basics class - you need to know how to thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch), scissors (trimming threads), seam ripper (just in case), rotary cutter, ruler a 24" long ruler and smaller one if you have it; thread to match your project, 1/4: foot. basic sewing/quilting supplies

BOOK OUR CLASSROOM

Need a place to sew or meet up with your stitching friends?

During our regular shop hours (M-F 10-5, Sat 10-3), and when it's not in use, we've started renting out our classroom.

We have TWO different options:

• $5/person gets you a seat in the room
• $50/day gets you (your group) the room exclusively 

What we have:

• Chairs for up to 10 people
• Dedicated cutting and ironing stations
• A few standard rulers to share

You bring your own supplies/sewing machine. You can bring lunch or visit one of the town's restaurants.