Celebrate National Textile Day by swapping your fabric and yarn for some new colors, textures, and patterns. You can donate and/or swap! We are celebrating National Textile Day on May 3rd by having our first-ever Fabric and Yarn Swap! Do you have fabric and yarn that you'd like to move along or do you need […]
Learn to identify fibers, select materials, care for fabrics, and test your new skills with hands-on fabric exploration. No experience need.During the first part of class, students will learn about the different types of textiles they may encounter. This includes how to recognize fiber and structure, how to select the right material for a project, […]
Make a small, four-block string quilt in this sewing machine class for experienced beginners. All supplies provided.In this class, you will learn to make a small, quilted four-block string quilt. All supplies provided.This class is for students who have basic experience using a sewing machine. All students must already be able to thread a machine […]
Over four sessions, turn wool garments and blankets into a rug. Practice braiding, shaping, splicing, and tapering. All supplies provided.In this class series over the course of four Sundays in May and June, students will learn how to turn old woven wool garments and blankets into attractive and useful rugs. Students will learn:Making a T-Start, […]
Learn sewing machine basics, stitches, threading, tension, best practices, and more! Leave with a sampler, PDF guide and confidence.Students will leave this class with the foundation for utilizing a standard home sewing machine. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking for a refresher, this workshop will teach you all the ins and outs of a […]
Make a quilted flower by hand with English Paper Piecing. Create at least one and take home a travel kit to keep sewing on the go.Students will create their own quilted hexagonal flower garden using the English Paper Piecing method in this beginner-friendly class. This scrap-basting quilting technique is done entirely by hand, making it […]
Learn sewing machine basics, stitches, threading, tension, best practices, and more! Leave with a sampler, PDF guide and confidence.Students will leave this class with the foundation for utilizing a standard home sewing machine. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking for a refresher, this workshop will teach you all the ins and outs of a […]
Learn to identify fibers, select materials, care for fabrics, and test your new skills with hands-on fabric exploration. No experience need.During the first part of class, students will learn about the different types of textiles they may encounter. This includes how to recognize fiber and structure, how to select the right material for a project, […]
Learn the basics of hand mending, including how to patch holes. Start with a demo, then practice on your own item. All supplies provided.In this class, students will learn the basics of mending by hand, and specifically how to patch and fix holes by hand. The first hour will be a demonstration by the instructor, […]
Learn how to use a sewing machine to repair seams and make patches with minimal impact on the overall look of your clothing and textiles!During this 2.5 hour workshop, students will learn how to repair seams and make patches using a sewing machine. The focus will be on minimizing the repair's visual impact while extending […]
Learn how to do some basic hand embroidery through fundamental stitches. All supplies provided.In this class, you will learn basic embroidery stitches that you can then use for many embroidery projects. All supplies provided.About the instructor, Heather Weistrom: Heather is an elementary school teacher who has been embroidering for her own enjoyment for many years. […]
Turn old clothing, sheets, towels, or plastic bags into a crocheted origami bag! 8mm hooks are provided, but bag material is required.Learn how to crochet a beginner-friendly origami bag using old clothing, sheets, towels, or even plastic bags! In the first part of the class, students will explore making "yarn" out of repurposed materials. Students […]