Thimbles and Threads Classes and Workshops
For a printable class schedule please click here
Thimbles and Threads Classes and Workshops
For a printable class schedule please click here
For a printable class schedule please click here
Schnibbles & Bits Club – Janet Holland
2nd Wednesday Every Month
6 – 8 p.m.
Level: All
Cost: Free
Janet hosts this casual get-together every month with a few more bits than Schnibbles. Bring your show-and-tell projects, ideas to share, and handwork or sewing project to work on. Each monthly project is determined by the group. Patterns for selected Schnibbles or projects will be provided at cost during meetings. Come and enjoy a fun-filled evening with fellow quilters!
The Farmer’s Wife – Kristine Webb
Monday Jan 16, Feb 13, Mar 12, and Apr 16
10 a.m. – Noon
Level: Beginner
Cost: $12.00 per class or $40.00 for per 4-month session
Book The Farmer’s Wife Quilt by Laurie Aaron Hird is required
This class is based on the fascinating book “The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt” by Laurie Aaron Hird. It is an ongoing year long class until your quilt is finished. We will be working on 8 – 10 blocks per month. Rotary cutting instructions, template piecing tips and shortcuts will be given for the 111 pieced blocks. We will also have fun learning about the life and times of the amazing women of the 1920’s -1930’s and exploring ways to get back to basics in our homes. Paper templates will be provided prior to class each month via e-mail.
Paper Pieced Alphabet Blocks – Jennifer Rodriguez
Beginning Feb 15th meets the 3rd Wednesday each month
6 – 8 p.m.
Level: Beginner
Join Jennifer each month for 3 new original designs. At the end of nine months, turn them into an ABC book or quilt for your favorite little one.
Quilt-As-You-Go Row by Row –
Teresa Bickmore
Wednesday, Jan 25
6 – 8 p.m.
Level: Beginner
Cost: $15.00
Looking for a quick, low-cost quilt for a baby shower? This little cutie combines the piecing and quilting into one easy process to help save time and money.
Q is for Quilt: Beginning Quilting – Josephine Keasler
Tuesday, Feb 21 & 28, Mar 13 & 27, Apr 17, and May 1 & 15
6 – 9 p.m.
or
Friday, Feb 24, Mar 9, 23 & 30, Apr 20, and
May 4 & 18
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $60.00
Book Q is for Quilt by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes is required.
Learn the basics of quilting with seven class series. You'll cover everything you need to know about fabric and color selection, accurate rotary cutting, machine applique, and a variety of piecing techniques.
Heartfelt – Cathie Zimmerman
Thursday, Jan 26
6 – 8 p.m.
or
Saturday, Jan 28
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Level: Beginning
Cost: $10.00 (pattern included)
I stumbled upon these terrific little paper piecing patterns at QuiltFest and fell in love. The preprinted tissue-paper pattern makes piecing this wall hanging a breeze.
Pockets-To-Go – Janet Holland
Friday, Jan 27
10 a.m. – Noon
Level: Advanced Beginner
Cost: $15.00
Pattern Required: Pockets-To-Go by Atkinson Design
A great little organizer for your sewing notions or desk top including a zippered front pocket. Get an early start on Christmas gifts and make them for all of your Best Quilting Friends!
Love Grows – Kristine Webb
Tuesday, Jan 31
Noon – til finished
or
Wednesday, Feb 1
1 p.m. – til finished
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $20.00 (pattern included)
Kits available for class only: $36.00
Kristine designed this beautiful heart wall-hanging to use up those pesky smaller scraps we all have in our stash. Though the pattern is written you’ll be testing it for any bugs before publication. You’ll receive a corrected final pattern a week after the class is over. You’ll also receive tips on strip piecing, setting blocks on point, adding borders, template cutting and more.
Three Blind Mice – Cathie Zimmerman
Saturday, Feb 4
11 a.m. – Noon
Cost: Free with purchase of pattern
You won’t finish three but I guarantee you’ll go home with at least one blind mouse. While making this adorable pin cushion from Fig Tree Foundations, I’ll share some tips and techniques to help you quickly whip up a mischief of mice.
Giant Apple Core – Roseann DeMillWednesday, Feb 8
6 – 8 p.m.
or
Friday, Mar 16
10 a.m. – Noon
Level: Beginner
Cost: $15.00
Kits Available
Large Apple Core Template Recommended - $19.95
Learn to piece this giant apple core quilt without pinning or clipping the curves! The acrylic template is designed for use with a layer cake.
Mesh Tote Bag – Janet Holland
Friday, Feb 10 (follow-up class on Feb 17 if needed)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 (we provide the mesh screen, you provide the fabric)
Learn the basics of this mesh screen and fabric tote bag and you’ll be making them with a variety of pockets and embellishments for all of your Best Quilting Friends (BQFs).
Chunky Pinwheel – Cathie Zimmerman
Saturday, Feb 11
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Level: Beginner
Cost: $10.00
Kit Available
Pattern Required - Chunky Pinwheels $9.00
This nifty stack-and-slash pattern works up in no time and it is so much fun to watch the pinwheels appear as you “deal” out your stacks. Forget the Twister - This pattern will work with any size of square, no tool or book required!
Finish Your Mystery & Open Sew Day – Cathie Zimmerman
Saturday, Feb 18th
and
Saturday, April 7th
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Need a little help wrapping up that Mystery quilt you started last year or just want some companionship to motivate you to finish a UFO (unfinished object) or PhD (project half done)? One of the joys of quilting is spending time with other quilters so pack up your gear and come spend an hour, a few hours, or the entire day with us.
Snow Flakes Among the Stars – Kristine Webb
Tuesday, Feb 21
Noon – 2:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $17.00
Kits Available
Book Required: Tangled Up In Thread by Terri Degenkolb $24.00
The warm and richly colored winter quilt from the Whimsicals Book “Tangled Up In Thread’ (Among the Stars) is the basis for this class. It has no less than 13 stars wherein ‘Y’ seams are required. If you’ve been intimidated by this subject and technique in the past, this is the class for you. You'll learn the why’s of ‘Y’ seams, as well as the how’s and you will complete at least one star in class. Instruction for the dramatic pieced border are also included - an absolute must for this quilt!
Hip Happy Snappy Bag – Kit Luettinger
Wednesday, Feb 22
6 – 8 p.m.
Level: Beginner
Cost: $15 (tape measure sections provided)
Pattern Required: Snap Happy II $8.50
This cute little bag snaps closed by using a carpenter's metal measuring tape. It has no raw seams, an inside pocket and a boxed bottom. Great for cosmetics, sewing supplies, and as a travel bag. Size 7in x 10in.
Itsy Bitsy Snowman Wall Hanging – Cathie Zimmerman
Thursday, Feb 23
6 – 8 p.m.
Or
Saturday, Feb 25
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 (includes pattern with foundation copies for 4 wall hangings)
At just 15½”x 18½” this little wall hanging or table topper looks much harder than it is. The preprinted tissue paper pattern allows you to make perfect miniature flying geese, stars, and a very detailed snowman. The perfect project to utilize your small scraps and leftover fabric.
Two Day Mystery Rain & Fire in the Sky – Cathie Zimmerman
Saturday, Mar 3 & 17
10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 (includes lunch)
Angler II recommended but not required
Another Debi Caffrey mystery! This one originally took me 4 full days sewing, but with a few quick and easy pattern adjustments and an Angler II you can wrap it up in two days. Uses 4-20 medium fabrics so it is a terrific stash buster if you love the scrappy look.
Itsy Bitsy Bear Paw – Cathie Zimmerman
Thursday, Mar 22
6 – 8 p.m.
Or
Saturday, Mar 24
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $10 (includes pattern with foundation copies for forty-eight 2” blocks)
Another little wall hanging that is perfect for small scraps! Preprinted tissue paper foundation technique is fast and accurate.
Don’t Look Now! – Cori Blunt
Wednesday, Mar 28
1 – 3 p.m.
And
Saturday, Mar 31
10 a.m. – 1 p.m
Cost: $40.00
Pattern Required: Don’t Look Now! small wall hanging or pillow pattern of your choice
"Don’t Look Now!” patterns are whimsical and fun but they can be overwhelming to start. Cori was fortunate to take Kellie Wulfsohn’s technique class last year and she has mastered it. In this two part class Cori will teach layout and prep as well as free-motion appliqué and machine quilting.
You must be comfortable with the mechanics of your sewing machine and making adjustments to stitch length and both top and bobbin tension for this class!
High Flying Dreams Baby Quilt – Jennifer Rodriguez
Wednesday, April 4
6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Free pattern available for download at Moda Bakeshop
Featured on Moda Bakeshop, Jennifer will help you stitch up this little quilt in no time at all.
Kids Sewing Lessons
We are pleased to have partnered with iSewHappy to introduce the next generation to the joy of sewing and quilting through the "I Can Sew" curriculum. The talented staff of iSewHappy offer sewing lessons to children age 6 and up providing sewing machines, patterns, and hands-on instruction for beginner. Your child will learn a valuable life-long skill.
Winter Schedule
Monday 4-6
Tuesday 4-6
Wednesday 4-6
Thursday 4-6
Friday 2-5
Saturday 11-1
Contact Emily at sewschool@gmail.com or call 801-360-4450 with questions or to register.
