Monday –Friday 9:30-6:00 Thursdays til 8    Saturday, 9:30-5   Sundays 12-4  860-793-6639
995 Queen St, Southington, CT
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Saturday Sampler I

NEW SAMPLER STARTS JANUARY 13th and 14th, 2012

Janet Glynn

Here’s how it works:  At the scheduled times indicated we’ll introduce that month’s block and give a short demo of a technique or tool that can be used to make the block.  At the first session you attend, purchase a kit for $5.  It will contain the pattern and the fabric for the 12” block.  Make the block at home and bring it to the following month’s session where you’ll get your next kit free!  If you do not have the block completed, you can purchase that month’s kit for $5.  You must be present to receive your FREE KIT! – Meets 2nd Saturday of the month

Fridays   2/10, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/7, 10/12           9:15am -10am

Saturdays   2/11, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/8, 10/13     9:15am -10am

 

 

Saturday Sampler II – Beginner

NEW SAMPLER STARTS JANUARY 21st, 2012

Janet Glynn

Here’s how it works:  At the scheduled times indicated we’ll introduce that month’s block and give a short demo of a technique or tool that can be used to make the block.  At the first session you attend, purchase a kit for $5.  It will contain the pattern and the fabric for the 12” block.  Make the block at home and bring it to the following month’s session where you’ll get your next kit free!  If you do not have the block completed, you can purchase that month’s kit for $5.  You must be present to receive your FREE KIT!  Meets 3rd Saturday of the month.

Saturdays  2/18, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, 6/16                                               9:15am-10am

 

 

Bernina Club

Janet Glynn                                                                            Fee $15 (includes kit)

Explore new techniques using your Bernina machine.  Helpful pointers and accessories available only to Bernina owners.   Quick projects to show off all those beautiful stitches and accessories.  This Club will meet monthly.

Saturday, March 3rd                         Couching/Braiding   10am-12

 

 

Stack ‘N Whack

Martina Harman                                                                   Fee:  $70

Simple to piece & so much fun!  Precision cutting turns a large scale print into an infinite variety of kaleidoscopes.  You won’t believe your eyes.

Saturdays, March 3rd, 10th and 17th                                                   1:00-4:00 pm

 

Bali Briefcase

Denise Johnston                                                                  Fee:  $30

This sturdy briefcase is great to use as a computer bag or book bag, but it could have many other uses.  Come learn a new and fun technique, while creating a colorful project.

Tuesday, February 21st                                                        10am – 12 or 6pm – 8pm
Tuesday, March 6th                                                              10am – 12 or 6pm – 8pm

 

Finishing UP

Deb Mastrianni                                                                    Fee:  $30

We all have unfinished projects.  Come to this class to finish it up.  Our instructor will advise you on how to complete your project.  We have nice lighting, nice space, cutting tables, and a knowledgeable quilting instructor eager to help you along.

Thursday, March 1st                                                            10-2

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic Pleated Skirt

Kim Turret                                                                             Fee:  $60

Learn many sewing skills while creating a “classic” pleated skirt using Kwik Sew pattern # 3372.  Reading and cutting out of a pattern, blind hems, yoke attatchment, zipper insertion, and that “Perfect Fit” attention to detail will be taught.  Beginners welcome!

Thursdays, March 15, 22, and 29                                                      5pm – 8pm

 

Sew It Up For Kids

Diane Rigby                                                                          Fee:  $60

Children and adults alike will benefit from starting at the beginning when it comes to sewing.  A perfect introduction to the sewing machine, seams, pinning, and cutting.  Ages 8 and up.  Sewing machine rentals available.

Thursdays, February 2, 9, and 16, 2012                                            5:30pm – 8pm
Mondays, April 2, 9, and 23rd, 2012                                 5:30pm – 8pm

 

Grommet Bag

Denise Johnston                                                  Fee:  $40

This is a great versatile bag that can be made in several sizes.  You will learn how to use the ever popular grommets.  Lots of fun.

Saturday, February 25th                                                                                     11:30 – 4:30pm

 

Savanna Fun Fabric Swap

Denise Johnston                                                                  Fee:  $85

Each student will select two earth tone batiks: 2 yards of a light and 2 yards of a dark.  Leave your fabric with us, we will cut all fabrics into 9” squares and make kits.  Fee includes 48- precut 9” squares, Savanna pattern, Curves for Squares creative grid ruler, and 3 hours of class time.  Class is offered at three different times – choose the one that works for you!

Sunday February 26th ---FILLED                                                        12:30pm-3:30pm

Tuesday, February 28th                                                                       10:00am-1:00pm

Tuesday, February 28th                                                                       6:00pm-9:00pm

Sunday, March 4th                                                                                12:30pm-3:30pm

 

Quilt Mat Supply Tote

Karen Kebinger                                                                    Fee:  $30

Have fun making this supply tote to carry your large cutting mat, rulers and other tools.  You can design your tote to suit your needs.

Sunday, March 11th                                                                    12 – 4pm

 

Beginning Quilting

Denise Johnston                                                   Fee: $75

Have you always wanted to learn how to quilt?  This is the class for you.  We will take you from the beginning to end of the entire process.

Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and April 4 and 11                 10am - 12 or 6pm – 8pm

 

Embroidery Club

$20 per class  or $50 per year (5 meetings)

Monday, March 12th                Piecing in the Hoop!                     10-12 or 6-8

 

 

Creative Sewing Club

$20 per class or $100 per year (9 meetings)

Wednesday, February 29th      Texture Magic Hot Pad 10-12 or 1-3 or 6:00-8:00

 

 

Serger Club

$20 per class

Monday, March 19th                                                            5:00-8:00pm