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Financing Available on Machines!Classes
* New Mid-Year Sampler - Glastonbury, Friday 12/6, 5pm-5:45pm OR Saturday 12/7, 9:30am-10:15am
Pay $10 for the first kit and get the rest free if you: complete your block, arrive on time, and stay for the presentation. Learn lots of patchwork pointers, get acquainted with the latest quilting tools, meet wonderful people, and make a special quilt. Come check out what the new year will bring.
Cost: $ 150.00
Pay $10 for the first kit and get the rest free if you: complete your block, arrive on time, and stay for the presentation. Learn lots of patchwork pointers, get acquainted with the latest quilting tools, meet wonderful people, and make a special quilt. Come check out what the new year will bring.
Cost: $ 150.00
** Free Motion Quilting - Glastonbury - Wed, 2/22, 10am-3pm **
Spend the day learning free motion patterns and techniques to make machine quilting a pleasure and fun for you.
Cost: $ 55.00
Spend the day learning free motion patterns and techniques to make machine quilting a pleasure and fun for you.
Cost: $ 55.00
** New Class - Blooming Cactus - Learning to Enhance Your Quilt with Crayons - Thursday, 2/13 & 2/20, 12:30pm-2:30pm **
Did you know you can enhance any design using crayons? Come explore this technique while making a cute cactus garden. Use our pattern as a guide or come up with your own if you don't like our pattern. Let your imagination run wild! After coloring your design, use your machine stitches or hand embroidery to bring it to life.
Cost: $ 35.00
Did you know you can enhance any design using crayons? Come explore this technique while making a cute cactus garden. Use our pattern as a guide or come up with your own if you don't like our pattern. Let your imagination run wild! After coloring your design, use your machine stitches or hand embroidery to bring it to life.
Cost: $ 35.00
*** "Total Control" with Melissa - Monday, January 13 10:00am ***
Do you have Floriani Total Control U software? Have questions? Need help? Want to get the most from your software? Melissa will show you how fun and rewarding editing and digitizing embroidery designs can be.
Cost: $ 25.00
Do you have Floriani Total Control U software? Have questions? Need help? Want to get the most from your software? Melissa will show you how fun and rewarding editing and digitizing embroidery designs can be.
Cost: $ 25.00
*Friday & Saturday Sampler - Bohemian Rhapsody - Glastonbury, Friday: 12/27, 5:00pm-5:45pm OR Saturday 12/28, 9:30am-10:15am
It has been revealed! Join Marsha on a quilting adventure one block at a time. Pay $10 for the first kit and get the rest free if you: complete your block, arrive on time, and stay for the presentation. Learn lots of patchwork pointers, get acquainted with the latest quilting tools, meet wonderful people, and make a special quilt.
Cost: $ 10.00
It has been revealed! Join Marsha on a quilting adventure one block at a time. Pay $10 for the first kit and get the rest free if you: complete your block, arrive on time, and stay for the presentation. Learn lots of patchwork pointers, get acquainted with the latest quilting tools, meet wonderful people, and make a special quilt.
Cost: $ 10.00
*Stitchers Garden - Glastonbury - Saturday, December 14, 10:30am-12:30pm
Join us for this great, 12-month Block of the Month. It's a beautiful, appliqued quilt that feetures different presser feet and attachments each month. Every month you will receive a pattern and a two-hour class that will start with a demonstration and end with a hands-on session. Store staff will help you pick out your fabrics, so you can personalize and complete your quilt.
Cost: $ 125.00
Join us for this great, 12-month Block of the Month. It's a beautiful, appliqued quilt that feetures different presser feet and attachments each month. Every month you will receive a pattern and a two-hour class that will start with a demonstration and end with a hands-on session. Store staff will help you pick out your fabrics, so you can personalize and complete your quilt.
Cost: $ 125.00
Creative Sewing Club - Glastonbury - Day & Evening Session - Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 12:30pm-2:30pm OR 6:00pm-8:00pm
This club meets monthly. Monthly meetings and a holiday gathering. 1 year free with purchase of your new sewing machine at Close To Home. All machine sewers are welcome. Continue learning about your machine and using features. In December, we will making this adorable Gertie Gift Box, perfect for those holiday gifts.
Cost: $ 20.00
This club meets monthly. Monthly meetings and a holiday gathering. 1 year free with purchase of your new sewing machine at Close To Home. All machine sewers are welcome. Continue learning about your machine and using features. In December, we will making this adorable Gertie Gift Box, perfect for those holiday gifts.
Cost: $ 20.00
Dresden Neighborhood - Glastonbury - Saturday, January 25, 2020
Come make this whimsical neighborhood made from a traditional Dresden plate. (Mini quilt) 24x24
Cost: $ 45.00
Come make this whimsical neighborhood made from a traditional Dresden plate. (Mini quilt) 24x24
Cost: $ 45.00
Earn Your PHD - Glastonbury - Wednesday 12/11, 10am-5pm
Bring in those half-finished projects sitting in your closet collecting dust and work on them. Get those Projects Half Done FINISHED once and for all while working alongside your fellow sewists who have them too! We are available to assist with those tough spots you can't get through.
Cost: $ 10.00
Bring in those half-finished projects sitting in your closet collecting dust and work on them. Get those Projects Half Done FINISHED once and for all while working alongside your fellow sewists who have them too! We are available to assist with those tough spots you can't get through.
Cost: $ 10.00
Longarm Quilting Machine Rental - Glastonbury
Rent our long arm. Free is based on the size of your quilt rather than time.
Rent our long arm. Free is based on the size of your quilt rather than time.
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons - Glastonbury - Day & Evening Session - Thursday, February 6, 10am-1pm OR 6pm-9pm
Learn what creates beautiful embroidery: proper hooping, correct stabilizers, needles, bobbin and embroidery threads, digitized designs, software options and more. It's free if you purchased your machine at Close to Home, other inquiries are welcome.
Cost: $ 150.00
Learn what creates beautiful embroidery: proper hooping, correct stabilizers, needles, bobbin and embroidery threads, digitized designs, software options and more. It's free if you purchased your machine at Close to Home, other inquiries are welcome.
Cost: $ 150.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine - *Day Session* - Glastonbury - Wednesday, January 15, 22, 29, 2020
FREE if you bought your machine from Close to Home. Learn to master your sewing machine. Stitching, threads, and operation of your sewing machine. You WILL learn something here.
Cost: $ 250.00
FREE if you bought your machine from Close to Home. Learn to master your sewing machine. Stitching, threads, and operation of your sewing machine. You WILL learn something here.
Cost: $ 250.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine - *Evening Session* - Glastonbury - Wednesday, January 15, 22, 29, 2020
FREE if you bought your machine from Close to Home. Learn to master your sewing machine. Stitching, threads, and operation of your sewing machine. You WILL learn something here.
Cost: $ 250.00
FREE if you bought your machine from Close to Home. Learn to master your sewing machine. Stitching, threads, and operation of your sewing machine. You WILL learn something here.
Cost: $ 250.00
A New Take on a Tuffet - Orange
Grab your Jelly Rolls & Batting Strips & stitch up a fun, versatile Tuffet.
Cost: $ 60.00
Grab your Jelly Rolls & Batting Strips & stitch up a fun, versatile Tuffet.
Cost: $ 60.00
All New Modern Sampler 2020 - Orange
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ 10.00
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ 10.00
Beginning Quilting - Orange
Quilting is fun, easy, creative and relaxing. This class teaches everything you need to know for a successful first time quilting experience.
Cost: $ 95.00
Quilting is fun, easy, creative and relaxing. This class teaches everything you need to know for a successful first time quilting experience.
Cost: $ 95.00
Create an Embroidery Project - Palette 11 - Orange
Learn how fun & easy it is to create your own customized "In The Hoop" embroidery project using Baby Lock's newest software, Palette 11.
Cost: $ 50.00
Learn how fun & easy it is to create your own customized "In The Hoop" embroidery project using Baby Lock's newest software, Palette 11.
Cost: $ 50.00
Days for Girls - Orange
Join us to support Days for Girls, a non-profit organization which provides sustainable feminine hygiene kits for girls in Kenya
Cost: $ FREE
Join us to support Days for Girls, a non-profit organization which provides sustainable feminine hygiene kits for girls in Kenya
Cost: $ FREE
Free Motion Quilting Beyond the Basics - Orange
Enjoy a sense of adventure as we work together to take free motion quilting beyond the basics.
Cost: $ 80.00
Enjoy a sense of adventure as we work together to take free motion quilting beyond the basics.
Cost: $ 80.00
Free Motion Quilting with Confidence - Orange
Lori Kennedy said "A quilt top will never become a quilt without overcoming the fear..."
Cost: $ 45.00
Lori Kennedy said "A quilt top will never become a quilt without overcoming the fear..."
Cost: $ 45.00
Introduction to Ruler Work- Orange
Ruler Work is a free motion quilting with templates called "rulers" & a unique pressure foot. No free motion quilting experience needed.
Cost: $ 85.00
Ruler Work is a free motion quilting with templates called "rulers" & a unique pressure foot. No free motion quilting experience needed.
Cost: $ 85.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine *Day Session* - Orange
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 200.00
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 200.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine *Evening Session* - Orange
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 200.00
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 200.00
Mastering Your Serger -Orange
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Cost: $ 200.00
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Cost: $ 200.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine *Day Session* - Orange
Hands-on "How To" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 250.00
Hands-on "How To" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 250.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine *Evening Session* - Orange
Hands-on "how to" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 250.00
Hands-on "how to" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 250.00
Modern Sampler 2019 *Orange*
The theme of the 2019 Modern Sample is "Spring into Sampler"
Cost: $ 10.00
The theme of the 2019 Modern Sample is "Spring into Sampler"
Cost: $ 10.00
Open Sew -Orange
Bring your current project(s), machine, tools, something for lunch or snack. It's like an old fashioned "bee" with quilters who are willing to share their experience, ideas, opinions and friendship. Drop in any time or stay all day.
Cost: $ 5.00
Bring your current project(s), machine, tools, something for lunch or snack. It's like an old fashioned "bee" with quilters who are willing to share their experience, ideas, opinions and friendship. Drop in any time or stay all day.
Cost: $ 5.00
Traditional Sampler "Floral Gardens" - Orange
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ 10.00
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ 10.00
- 2019 - Saturday Sampler -Southington
Sign up now!! Janet will be creating her blocks in a progressive style. Each month will be a new technique. We feel this sampler is open to all levels, so each month will be a little more challenging than the last. 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 $10. 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 $10. You must be present to receive your FREE KIT! - Meets 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:15 am-10:00 am, also the Friday before at 9:15 am-10:00 am, and the Thursday night before that at 6:15 pm-7:00 pm
Cost: $ 10.00
Sign up now!! Janet will be creating her blocks in a progressive style. Each month will be a new technique. We feel this sampler is open to all levels, so each month will be a little more challenging than the last. 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 $10. 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 $10. You must be present to receive your FREE KIT! - Meets 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:15 am-10:00 am, also the Friday before at 9:15 am-10:00 am, and the Thursday night before that at 6:15 pm-7:00 pm
Cost: $ 10.00
- 2019 - Saturday Sampler Basic - Southington
Perfect for beginners. 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 $10. 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 $10. You must be present to receive your FREE KIT! Meets 3rd Saturday of the month.
Cost: $ 10.00
Perfect for beginners. 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 $10. 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 $10. You must be present to receive your FREE KIT! Meets 3rd Saturday of the month.
Cost: $ 10.00
Accuquilt Go! Block Party "2019" Christmas Train/Pillow/Table Runner *Evening Session* -Southington
We had so much fun last year that we are going to continue our Go! Qube Block Party for another year! Toward the end of last year, we introduced using machine embroidery applique designs in addition to cutting the shapes on the Accuquilt dies. This was very popular with many of our class members. Starting in November we will be working on the Christmas Train/Pillow/Table Runner. The applique blocks can be finished using an embroidery design (from the Accuquilt website) or using your regular sewing machine and your choice of a blanket stitch, satin stich, zig-zag or any other decorative stitch of your choice.
Cost: $ 15.00
We had so much fun last year that we are going to continue our Go! Qube Block Party for another year! Toward the end of last year, we introduced using machine embroidery applique designs in addition to cutting the shapes on the Accuquilt dies. This was very popular with many of our class members. Starting in November we will be working on the Christmas Train/Pillow/Table Runner. The applique blocks can be finished using an embroidery design (from the Accuquilt website) or using your regular sewing machine and your choice of a blanket stitch, satin stich, zig-zag or any other decorative stitch of your choice.
Cost: $ 15.00
Accuquilt Go! Block Party "2019" Christmas Train/Pillow/Table Runner *Morning Session* -Southington
We had so much fun last year that we are going to continue our Go! Qube Block Party for another year! Toward the end of last year, we introduced using machine embroidery applique designs in addition to cutting the shapes on the Accuquilt dies. This was very popular with many of our class members. Starting in November we will be working on the Christmas Train/Pillow/Table Runner. The applique blocks can be finished using an embroidery design (from the Accuquilt website) or using your regular sewing machine and your choice of a blanket stitch, satin stich, zig-zag or any other decorative stitch of your choice.
Cost: $ 15.00
We had so much fun last year that we are going to continue our Go! Qube Block Party for another year! Toward the end of last year, we introduced using machine embroidery applique designs in addition to cutting the shapes on the Accuquilt dies. This was very popular with many of our class members. Starting in November we will be working on the Christmas Train/Pillow/Table Runner. The applique blocks can be finished using an embroidery design (from the Accuquilt website) or using your regular sewing machine and your choice of a blanket stitch, satin stich, zig-zag or any other decorative stitch of your choice.
Cost: $ 15.00
Blessings of Summer - Renewed Applique Quilt *Evening Session* -Southington
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this summer themed quilt. Hone your applique skills with this beautiful seasonal quilt, which you will finish and be able to enjoy next summer!
Cost: $ 100.00
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this summer themed quilt. Hone your applique skills with this beautiful seasonal quilt, which you will finish and be able to enjoy next summer!
Cost: $ 100.00
Blessings of Summer - Renewed Applique Quilt *Morning Session* -Southington
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this summer themed quilt. Hone your applique skills with this beautiful seasonal quilt, which you will finish and be able to enjoy next summer!
Cost: $ 100.00
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this summer themed quilt. Hone your applique skills with this beautiful seasonal quilt, which you will finish and be able to enjoy next summer!
Cost: $ 100.00
Braids On Parade - *Evening Session* -Southington- Mondays, February 10, & 17, 2020
This quilt was a joy to make. I started with 2 1/2" strips, let go of planning the position of each piece and really enjoyed random piecing. Working with a large variety of fabrics is such fun and those fabrics are the key to this quilt's appeal. Quilt size 57" x 51".
Cost: $ 60.00
This quilt was a joy to make. I started with 2 1/2" strips, let go of planning the position of each piece and really enjoyed random piecing. Working with a large variety of fabrics is such fun and those fabrics are the key to this quilt's appeal. Quilt size 57" x 51".
Cost: $ 60.00
Braids On Parade - *Morning Session* -Southington- Mondays, February 10, & 17, 2020
This quilt was a joy to make. I started with 2 1/2" strips, let go of planning the position of each piece and really enjoyed random piecing. Working with a large variety of fabrics is such fun and those fabrics are the key to this quilt's appeal. Quilt size 57" x 51".
Cost: $ 60.00
This quilt was a joy to make. I started with 2 1/2" strips, let go of planning the position of each piece and really enjoyed random piecing. Working with a large variety of fabrics is such fun and those fabrics are the key to this quilt's appeal. Quilt size 57" x 51".
Cost: $ 60.00
Creative Sewing Club *Day Session* -Southington- Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability
Cost: $ 20.00
Creative Sewing Club *Evening Session* -Southington- Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability
Cost: $ 20.00
Creative Sewing Club *Morning Session* -Southington- Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability
Cost: $ 20.00
Edge To Edge Quilting with Your Embroidery Machine -Southington- Saturday, April 25, 2020
Back by popular demand!! Do the quilting on your embroidery machine! Do you have piles of unquilted tops at home just waiting to be finished? This is a fantastic way of getting them done. In this class you will learn how to use your embroidery machine to create beautiful "edge to edge" quilting. You will have all your tops made into quilts in no time! There are 10 designs in three sizes provided with the Amelie Scott Designs book and she has Expansion Packs with many more.
Cost: $ 50.00
Back by popular demand!! Do the quilting on your embroidery machine! Do you have piles of unquilted tops at home just waiting to be finished? This is a fantastic way of getting them done. In this class you will learn how to use your embroidery machine to create beautiful "edge to edge" quilting. You will have all your tops made into quilts in no time! There are 10 designs in three sizes provided with the Amelie Scott Designs book and she has Expansion Packs with many more.
Cost: $ 50.00
Embroidery Club - "Hand Stitched Cork Coasters" *Evening Session* -Southington- Monday, January 6, 2020
Fun, easy projects to help you get the most from your embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Fun, easy projects to help you get the most from your embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Embroidery Club - "Hand Stitched Cork Coasters" *Morning Session* -Southington- Monday, January 6, 2020
Fun, easy projects to help you get the most from your embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Fun, easy projects to help you get the most from your embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Free Motion Quilting *Evening Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, February 4th, & 11th, 2020
Are you tired of your same old straight quilting? If you want to become more comfortable and more proficient at Free Motion Quilting this is the class for you. We will start with an easy meandering stitch and build your skill level from there.
Cost: $ 50.00
Are you tired of your same old straight quilting? If you want to become more comfortable and more proficient at Free Motion Quilting this is the class for you. We will start with an easy meandering stitch and build your skill level from there.
Cost: $ 50.00
Free Motion Quilting *Morning Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, February 4th, and 11th, 2020
Are you tired of your same old straight quilting? If you want to become more comfortable and more proficient at Free Motion Quilting this is the class for you. We will start with an easy meandering stitch and build your skill level from there.
Cost: $ 50.00
Are you tired of your same old straight quilting? If you want to become more comfortable and more proficient at Free Motion Quilting this is the class for you. We will start with an easy meandering stitch and build your skill level from there.
Cost: $ 50.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons *Evening Session* -Southington- Monday, March 23, 2020
FREE if you bought your machine from us Learn to master your embroidery machine. Hooping, stabilizing, position patterns, and more. We will make you more comfortable on your embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 150.00
FREE if you bought your machine from us Learn to master your embroidery machine. Hooping, stabilizing, position patterns, and more. We will make you more comfortable on your embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 150.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons *Morning Session* -Southington- Monday, March 23, 2020
FREE if you bought your machine from us Learn to master your embroidery machine. Hooping, stabilizing, position patterns, and more. We will make you more comfortable on your embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 150.00
FREE if you bought your machine from us Learn to master your embroidery machine. Hooping, stabilizing, position patterns, and more. We will make you more comfortable on your embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 150.00
Mastering Your Serger Machine Lessons -Southington - Tuesdays, February 18th, and 25th, 2020
FREE if you bought your machine from us Learn to love your new Serger! We will guide you through its functions and features.
Cost: $ 150.00
FREE if you bought your machine from us Learn to love your new Serger! We will guide you through its functions and features.
Cost: $ 150.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine Lessons *Evening Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, January 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2020
FREE if you bought your machine from Close to Home. Learn to master your sewing machine.
Cost: $ 250.00
FREE if you bought your machine from Close to Home. Learn to master your sewing machine.
Cost: $ 250.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine Lessons *Morning Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, January 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2020
FREE if you bought your machine from Close to Home. Learn to master your sewing machine.
Cost: $ 250.00
FREE if you bought your machine from Close to Home. Learn to master your sewing machine.
Cost: $ 250.00
Ruler Work! 101 Part A & B -Southington- Saturday, January 25, 2020 and Saturday, February 8, 2020 -- 11am-5pm **NEW CLASS DATES AND TIME**
Two day intermediate class. A pre-requisite to this class is the Ruler Work! INTRO Sampler Class.
Cost: $ 170.00
Two day intermediate class. A pre-requisite to this class is the Ruler Work! INTRO Sampler Class.
Cost: $ 170.00
Ruler Work! INTRO Sampler Class -Southington- Saturday, January 4, 2020 -- 10am-4pm
An introduction to Template Quilting. Explore Ruler Work "hands-on" and take your quilting to the next level.
Cost: $ 85.00
An introduction to Template Quilting. Explore Ruler Work "hands-on" and take your quilting to the next level.
Cost: $ 85.00