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Quilting Classes

(585) 544-4110

Demonstration Day
Instruction - Staff (Jackie, Linda, Tara, Nicole)
We're continuing to host free monthly demonstrations on:
The new Brother Aveneer EV1
Brother Luminaire & Stellaire models
Scan 'N Cut machines
AccuQuilt machines
LongArm Quilting machines
(1) Saturday, 04/19/2025 or (1) Friday, 04/25/2025
(1) Saturday, 05/17/2025 or (1) Friday, 05/23/2025
(1) Saturday, 06/21/2025 or (1) Friday, 06/27/2025
(1) Saturday, 07/19/2025 or (1) Friday, 07/25/2025
(1) Saturday, 08/23/2025 or (1) Friday, 08/22/2025
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​10am-1pm
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​Class Fee:  $0
Registration not required

Boot Camp 101 - Long Arm Quilting class
Instruction:  Staff (Cindy/Nicole)
Learn the basics of quilting!  Learn to properly rotary cut your fabric, piece the top and square on your borders.  We'll prepare the backing and get your quilt loaded on one of our longarm quilting machines so you can machine quilt your quilt!  Then finish with a quicker and easier binding method so you can walk out with a finished (and bound) 60" x 72" quilt!
This class is a prerequisite for the other Boot Camp classes.
Supply List
(3) Wednesday, 05/14/2025, 05/28/2025 & 06/04/2025

11am– 3pm each day        
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Class Fee:  $90

Boot Camp 101

$90.00
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Boot Camp 203 - Long Arm Quilting class
Instruction:  Staff (Cindy/Nicole)
Advance your longarm skills with a new quilt pattern! 
​Finishes to 63" x 75" quilt.

Supply List
(3) Wednesdays, 06/25/2025, 07/09/2025 & 07/16/2025

11am– 3pm each day        
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Class Fee:  $90

Boot Camp 203

$90.00

Only a few left!

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Boot Camp 301 - Long Arm Quilting class
Instruction:  Staff (Cindy/Nicole)
For those who have completed the first two Boot Camp classes, we'll be making the Scenic Route quilt.  You'll get plenty of practice working on the bias, and then it's off to the long arm room to try following the laser guide for pantograph pattern quilting!
​Finishes to 55" x 65" quilt.

Supply List
Next class dates to be determined.

11am– 3pm each day        
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Class Fee:  $110

Boot Camp 401 - Long Arm Quilting class
Instruction:  Staff (Cindy/Nicole)
No more bias, this time we'll be making a strip-pieced Trip Around the World quilt.  Lots of points to match, but by now you should be good at it!  For the longarm, we'll be stenciling the border and you can follow the chalk line from the front of the quilt, testing your machine control.
​Finishes to 62" x 72" quilt.

Supply List
Next class dates to be determined.

11am– 3pm each day        
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Class Fee:  $110

Boot Camp 501 - Long Arm Quilting class
Instruction:  Staff (Cindy/Nicole)
It's time to go BIG!  In true Boot Camp style, this quilt is made from only 3 fabrics (light, medium and dark).  The quilt makes up Queen size and is on point.  Just enough of a challenge to keep your interest, but in the larger size for a true bed quilt.  Choose your own free-motion edge-to-edge style whether it's stippling or loops with a pattern.
​Finishes to 84" x 96" quilt.

Supply List
Next class dates to be determined.

11am– 3pm each day        
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Class Fee:  $110

Amazed Quilt
Instruction:  Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor
​​Finished Size: 59”x59”
Add amazement to any room with "A-Mazed!". This modern pieced pattern uses a combination of half-square triangles and flying geese that will add interest to any room. Fully illustrated instructions help make this quilt easy to complete.
supply list
Monday and Tuesday, 05/19/2025 & 05/20/2025

​11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $45 payable to Sue Simpson

Bindings
Instruction:  Staff (Annette)
Learn different binding techniques to add some pizzazz to your quilts!
Supply List
(1) Thursday, 05/22/2025

11am– 3pm          
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Class Fee:  $20

Bindings

$20.00
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Block of the Month Quilt
Instruction:  Staff (Diane)
Join Diane once a month to create this amazing sampler quilt.   Choose from solid charm packs or have fun with your own fabric selections.  This will be a hands-on monthly class so you can get the each monthly block done.

Finishes to 71" x 91", but you can always add more borders if you need it bigger!!
(1) Saturday, 04/19/2025
(1) Saturday, 05/17/2025
(1) Saturday, 06/21/2025
(1) Saturday, 07/19/2025
future dates to be announced


1pm– 3:30pm          
Class Fee:  $150 for the year (pattern included)

Block of the Month Quilt

$150.00
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Buddy Bag
Instruction:  Staff (Nicole)
Make your 4-legged friend carry his own bags on his business walks!  Bag easily clips to the leash and has a hole in the front to quickly remove a new bag for "business clean ups".
supply list
(1) Friday, 04/11/2025
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $25*
*Free if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! ​

The Buddy Bag

$0.00 - $25.00

Only a few left!

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Cloud 9 Quilt
Instruction:  Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor
Finished Size: Quilt Sizes: Lap (48” x 48”), Twin (60” x 96”), and Queen (96” x 96”)
The Shaded Nine Patch unit has endless possibilities! You’ll be on cloud nine with this dreamy quilt that is easily constructed using your Tucker Trimmer® I to make this one unit. Work with coordinated fat quarters for a cohesive look or dig into your stash for a scrappier quilt. No matter which size you choose to make, you’ll have a completed project in no time!
supply list
(1) Friday, 05/16/2025

​11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $45 payable to Sue Simpson

Crossweave Quilt
Instruction:  Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor
Finished Size: Crib (48”x48”), Throw (62”x76”), Twin (62”x90”), Queen (90”x104”)
Using your favorite fabrics and your Tucker Trimmer III, you can create the dynamic quilt. It is recommended that as you pick your fabrics, you pair each dark fabric with a medium fabric of the same color. This will allow you to effectively create a dynamic quilt.
supply list
(1) Friday, 06/20/2025

​11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $45 payable to Sue Simpson

Fuse Box Quilt
Instruction:  Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor
​Create a fun quick quilt with a Jelly Roll™ or two and your Star 60® tool. There's a hint of illusion to this quilt, but it's easily constructed with strip piecing. You'll have a quilt in no time!  
Project size: Crib (41”x58.5”) and Throw (65”x69”)
supply list
(1) Saturday, 06/07/2025

​11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $30 payable to Sue Simpson

Good Vibrations Quilt
Instruction:  Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor
​Finished Size: Queen: 94" x 104" King: 114" x 104" Northcott’s Stonehenge Gradations Ombre is used to make a stunningly simple queen- or king-size quilt.
supply list
(2) Saturdays, 06/14/2025 & 06/28/2025

​11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $45 payable to Sue Simpson

Henrika's Delight Quilt
Instruction:  Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor
​Finished Size: 42” x 55”
This fun pattern takes advantage of the Tucker Trimmer III and Corner Pop II (or Split Recs) tools by Studio 180 Design so it can come together with ease and precision. Pattern instructions will walk you through step-by-step how to make it. Instructions are included in Lap size.
supply list
(2) Mondays, 06/16/2025 & 06/23/2025

​11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $45 payable to Sue Simpson

Jou Jou Quilt
Instruction:  Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor
​Finished Size: Baby (38" x 56"), Lap (51" x 75"), and Twin (72" x 92").
JouJou is a fun quilt pattern that comes in three sizes. This design is unique with a contemporary feel. This is great for expanding your skills and learning a new technique!
supply list
(2) Tuesdays, 06/10/2025 & 06/24/2025

​11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $45 payable to Sue Simpson

Long Arm Class 1 - Loading Basics
Instruction:  Staff (Nicole)
In this hands-on class, each participant will be assigned to a long arm and frame and learn how to:  Properly load a quilt on the frame
Basting methods
Thread tension adjustment
Edge to edge basics
Starting and stopping in a block
Plus many tips and a Q&A period at the end.
Fabric, thread and batting will be provided with the machines.  Class size is limited!
​(1) Monday, 05/12/2025 or
(1) Wednesday, 07/30/2025
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $150*
*Free if you purchased your long arm machine and frame from our store! 

Long Arm Quilting - Loading Basics

$0.00 - $150.00

Only a few left!

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Long Arm Class 2 - Pantographs
Instruction:  Staff (Nicole)
In this hands-on class, each participant will be assigned to a long arm and frame and learn how to:  
Follow a paper pattern (pantograph) with a laser light
Advancing the rows and adjust for spacing
Plus many tips and a Q&A period at the end.
Fabric, thread and batting will be provided with the machines.  Class size is limited!
Prerequisite:  Loading Basics
Next class dates to be determined.
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $150*
*Free if you purchased your long arm machine and frame from our store! 

Long Arm Class - Pro-Stitcher Premium
Instruction:  Staff (Nicole)
In this hands-on class, each participant will be assigned to a computerized long arm and frame.  We'll cover the following in class:
Navigating the program tabs and basic buttons
Setting up the quilt area on the tablet
Selecting a design and filling our quilt space
Cropping, sizing, gap adjustments
Edge to Edge
​Advancing the quilt
Plus many tips and a Q&A period at the end.
Fabric, thread and batting will be provided with the machines.  Class size is limited!
Next class dates to be determined.
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $150*
*Free if you purchased your long arm machine and frame from our store! 

Machine Quilting Basics
Instruction:  Staff (Annette)

This class will show you how to use your walking and free motion foot so you can quilt your quilts! We’ll practice in the ditch quilting and free motion quilting on fabric sandwiches.                             
Supply List
Next class dates to be determined.
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $40*
*Free if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! 

Mini Quick Curve Ruler - Jewel Runner
Instruction:  Staff (Annette)
Learn to create this fun block using the Mini Quick Curve ruler and create a fun table or bed runner!
Supply List
(2) Thursdays, 04/10/2025 & 04/24/2025
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $35

Mini Quick Curve Ruler - Jewel Runner

$35.00
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Ribbon & Bows Panel Quilt
Instruction:  Staff (Nicole)
This pattern is designed to work with both panel fabrics and traditional fabrics
​This pattern will make a lap-size quilt finishing at 42" x 57"

supply list
Next class dates to be determined.
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $25

Ruler Work Basics
Instruction:  Staff (Annette)

This class will show you how to use a ruler foot with your machine to quilt your quilts!  You’ll learn how to attach the foot, properly set up your machine for ruler work and then try quilting on fabric sandwiches which will need to be pieced or drawn prior to class.   This will be a prerequisite class to all ruler work classes offered!                       
Supply List
Next class dates to be determined.
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $40*
*Free if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! 

Ruler Work - Beyond Basics
Instruction:  Staff (Annette)

Go to the next level with your arc ruler!   Using the provided fabric kit, learn basic custom quilting techniques as you practice with ruler work!
Prerequisite: Ruler Work Basics class      
supply list
​(1) Saturday, 04/26/2025
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $60*
*Save $40 if you purchased your sewing machine from our store! ​

Ruler Work - Beyond Basics

$20.00 - $60.00

Only a few left!

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Sea Breeze Quilt
Instruction:  Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor
Use a collection of surf and sand colored fabric and combine them with three absolutely terrific tools and you'll find yourself breezing through this spectacular project with ease and success.
Project size: 72" x 90" or 78" x 96"
supply list
(2) Saturdays, 03/29/2025 and 04/12/2025
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $45 payable to Sue Simpson

Take Two Quilt
Instruction:  Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor
Finished Size: 75” x 91”
​If you are a beginner with Studio 180 or have used these tools before, this quilt is a great way to learn or refresh yourself with these tools. You’ll use two blocks, two tools, and two units to make Take Two, an eye-catching quilt that Deb designed. You’ll use your Tucker Trimmer 1 and Wing Clipper 1 as you create this gorgeous quilt.
supply list
(2) Saturdays, 05/17/2025 and 05/31/2025
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $45 payable to Sue Simpson

Twister Pillow
Instruction:  Staff (Diane)
Make 18" pillows with 5 different layout options. Uses the Lil' Twister tool. Includes both easy envelope and easy zipper closure methods.
Supply List
(1) Monday, 04/21/2025
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $30

Twister Pillow

$30.00
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UFO with Sue!
Instruction:  Sue Simpson, Studio 180 Certified Instructor
Get assistance with any of Sue's classes to get those unfinished projects done!
(1) Saturdays, 05/24/2025
(1) Monday, 06/30/2025
11am– 3pm          

Class Fee:  $20 payable to Sue Simpson

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