A Place For Everything 2.0 Bag by Byannie's This spacious organizer stores and carries tools and supplies, providing visibility and easy access to all.
The bag features handles and an adjustable/detachable carrying strap along with two removable pocket pages with mesh or vinyl pockets in a variety of styles.
Abundant pockets in a variety of styles are the key to ensuring that there is a place for everything ? and that everything is in its place!
The case measures about 10"H x 14" W x 5?"D when closed with removable pages measuring 13"H x 20"W.
Baby Lock IQ Designer Club Come and learn how to use the IQ Designer feature on your Baby Lock machines! This club will be for any Solaris, Altair, Meridian, Venture or Destiny 2 machines.
Beginning Sewing - Pajama pants What you will learn: how to cut out a pattern, how to sew a seam and hem, how to create a casing and insert elastic, Ages 12 and UP. It's a streamlined version of beginning sewing. Keep looking for other beginning sewing classes that add more content!
(10 and up, with a parent)
Block of the Month Join Calliope Quilt's block of the month club and you'll pick up your kit at their meeting here in our classroom, if you choose the in-person meetings! They are meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m. You need to register with them! Click on this class to get more details. Please check with Calliope Quilt's for any changes due to weather, etc.
Blooming Dresden Quilt Block This cute block can be used in so many fun ways! One block is a great mini table topper, three to five blocks a table runner or do a bunch of blocks and make a quilt!
Chandelier Quilt This quilt has taken social media by storm! If you need help with colors, just do a web search and you'll find something that inspires you! Really great way to use those charm packs that we buy because we love the colors or prints, but don't know exactly what we want to do with them! (or is that just me?)
Fabric Pop Up Shop Calliope Quilts! Visit us Friday or Saturday and shop fabrics! Calliope Quilts is a locally owned online fabric dealer, and Tara, the owner, is bringing her shop to our classroom! Save the dates!
Fox pouch / Crossbody Bag In the Hoop Fox Pouch / Crossbody Bag ITH in the hoop machine embroidery design. The design comes in four sizes, for the 6x10, 7x12, 8x12 and 9.5x14 hoop.
Requires two hoopings (one for the ears and one for the bag) and the bag is lined with no raw seams.
Log Cabin Quilting 102 After taking a Quilt 101 class, or if you have other cutting/piecing experience, this is your next step! In this class you'll make the quilt top, add the batting and backing, and learn to bind. There will definitely be homework between class sessions.
OESD Embroidery Event - Choose Joy! Join OESD and us for this two-day hands-on event. You'll learn techniques such as free standing designs and applique, stabilizer education, while creating a twinkling tile scene! It looks so pretty and has seasonal elements you can switch out! We provide the sewing machines, lunches, and snacks. There will be plenty of door prizes, too!
It will be held at Grace Bible Church, right down the road from our store at 3715 Wilson Ave SW. If you are coming from out of town, there are many hotels close to the church, including the Hampton Inn & Suites (4755 Wilson Ave SW) and the Staybridge Suites (3675 Potomac Circle SW). Bring a friend and make it a girl's weekend!
Open Sew Days (or craft) We've reserved the classroom for you! Bring your own project and use our room to work in! (To be clear, this is not a class, there is no teacher.) Bring a friend and enjoy a day of crafting together. (it does not have to be sewing) Or come by yourself and meet new friends!
Padded Hanger Cover - Serger Class - all sergers Who doesn't need more padded hangers in their closet? This is a fun little project to learn 4 techniques on your serger including; gathering, rolled hem, pintuck, and flatlocking. They also make great gifts for your friends or family.
Pleasant Dream Pillowcases - Serger Class This heirloom style pillowcase is so very pretty and teaches many different techniques on your 8 thread serger.
Techniques include: pintucks, binding using the double fold bias binder attachment, ruffling, rolled hem beading insertion, and construction.
Puffy Quilt This is such a fun, comfy quilt! We all want a bigger one here at the store for break times! This is a newer, easier method than what used to be taught. The size being made in class is a baby size, 22 x 28; perfect to lay a baby on. If you plan on making a bigger size, talk to Lisa about yardages needed.
Rope Baskets- FULL! Back by popular demand! This will make the most adorable gift! All you need is a machine with zig zag and you could have a beautiful bowl/basket to give away (or keep for yourself).
Serger Workshop Pt 1 (4-thread stitches) April 1st has been rescheduled! Great for serger beginners or if you need a refresher. We're basing this workshop on a 4 thread serger, so we'll cover 3 & 4 thread stitches, such as rolled hemming, gathering, wide and narrow 3 thread stitches. Any serger is welcome, including 8 thread sergers. It would be grand if you know how to do basic threading before taking this! We could schedule a quick threading lesson for you sometime beforehand, if needed. A continuation of this class will be held in March, adding more techniques for you!
Serger Workshop Pt 2! (4-thread stitches) Great for serger beginners or if you need a refresher. We're basing this workshop on a 4 thread serger; this session covering pintucks, flat locking, piping, heavier threads, and more, if time allows. This is a separate class, but the next step if you have taken the serger workshop part 1. You can take the class even if you haven't taken part 1; just please know how to thread your serger. Different stitches/techniques taught in each workshop.
Sew Cute Table Runner by Sweet Pea This is a Cute Patchwork table runner with all the blocks made in the 5x7, 6x10 or 7x12 size hoop. This is a ITH in the hoop machine embroidery design.
Sewing For Others Join these volunteer quilters that support the D.A. Blodgett Foster Child program and local hospitals. Fabrics are provided/donations accepted. Bring a sewing machine, if you can! They will gladly welcome you and put you to work!
Weighted Blanket - Lap Size Learn to make the weighted blanket; known for helping anxiety, improving sleep, calming people with autism or adhd, and generally feels great!