"Keeping you quilting and sew happy!"
Glastonbury Location
860-633-0721
860-633-0721
Orange Location
203-878-1654
203-878-1654
Southington Location
860-793-6639
860-793-6639
We offer a variety of different and unique classes that range in levels from entry level sewing all the way up to those who have been sewing for years. Below is a list of the upcoming scheduled classes with many more on its way.
Classes
*New Friday&Saturday Sampler Starting* Glastonbury Friday Session
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
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
*New Friday&Saturday Sampler Starting* Glastonbury Saturday Session
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
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* 2019
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 - *Day Session* - Glastonbury
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability. This months project is a Catch Anything Basket!
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability. This months project is a Catch Anything Basket!
Cost: $ 20.00
Creative Sewing Club - *Evening Session* - Glastonbury
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability. This months project is a Catch Anything Basket!
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability. This months project is a Catch Anything Basket!
Cost: $ 20.00
Embroidery Club *2019*- *Day Session* - Glastonbury
It's time to start using your embroidery machine more often and in new ways.
Cost: $ 20.00
It's time to start using your embroidery machine more often and in new ways.
Cost: $ 20.00
Embroidery Club *2019*- *Evening Session* - Glastonbury
It's time to start using your embroidery machine more often and in new ways.
Cost: $ 20.00
It's time to start using your embroidery machine more often and in new ways.
Cost: $ 20.00
Free Sew Days - Glastonbury
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: $ FREE
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: $ FREE
Girls Night Out - Glastonbury
Friday night sewing parties = Great fun, serious snacking and sewing. Bring a current project to work on.
Cost: $ 10.00
Friday night sewing parties = Great fun, serious snacking and sewing. Bring a current project to work on.
Cost: $ 10.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons *2019* - *Day Session* - Glastonbury
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 Embroidery Machine Lessons *2019* - *Evening Session* - Glastonbury
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 *2019* - *Day Session* - Glastonbury
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 *2019* - *Evening Session* - Glastonbury
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
PHD (Projects Half Done) *Glastonbury*
Come earn your PHD with us (Projects Half Done). Get those half done projects FINISHED once and for all while working alongside fellow sewists who have them too! Monthly drawings to entice you into finishing a project! Come see what its all about!
Cost: $ 10.00
Come earn your PHD with us (Projects Half Done). Get those half done projects FINISHED once and for all while working alongside fellow sewists who have them too! Monthly drawings to entice you into finishing a project! Come see what its all about!
Cost: $ 10.00
Quilt in a Pillow *Glastonbury Location*
What's better than a quilt... a quilt in a pillow!
Cost: $ 40.00
What's better than a quilt... a quilt in a pillow!
Cost: $ 40.00
(FULL) 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
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
Cozy Rag Quilt -Orange
Few things beat the cozy warmth of a flannel quilt on a cold evening.
Cost: $ 40.00
Few things beat the cozy warmth of a flannel quilt on a cold evening.
Cost: $ 40.00
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
Ebony & Ivory 2018-2019 - Orange
The Ebony & Ivory Sampler features Kim Deihl's Ebony & Onyx black fabrics, paired with creamy Ivory colored fabric from a variety of manufacturers. By choosing their own "background" participants can customize the look of their finished quilts.
Cost: $ 10.00
The Ebony & Ivory Sampler features Kim Deihl's Ebony & Onyx black fabrics, paired with creamy Ivory colored fabric from a variety of manufacturers. By choosing their own "background" participants can customize the look of their finished quilts.
Cost: $ 10.00
Garden Variety Courtyard - Orange
The versatile Garden Variety pattern Is layer cake friendly & easy enough for beginners.
Cost: $ 40.00
The versatile Garden Variety pattern Is layer cake friendly & easy enough for beginners.
Cost: $ 40.00
Introduction to Ruler Work- Orange
Explore Ruler Work, Hands-on and take your quilting to the next level
Cost: $ 85.00
Explore Ruler Work, Hands-on and take your quilting to the next level
Cost: $ 85.00
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 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 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 *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
New Modern Sampler 2019 *Orange*
With the coming of a new year, comes a new sampler! RSVP today!
Cost: $ 10.00
With the coming of a new year, comes a new sampler! RSVP today!
Cost: $ 10.00
Ruler Work 101 A & B - Orange
Two day intermediate class. A pre-requisite to this class is the INTRO Sampler Class.
Cost: $ 170.00
Two day intermediate class. A pre-requisite to this class is the INTRO Sampler Class.
Cost: $ 170.00
Thread Painting - Orange
Embellish the beauty of pre-printed fabric panels with thread painting. This class will explore panels selection, thread painting supplies & techniques, as well as hands-on practice.
Cost: $ 40.00
Embellish the beauty of pre-printed fabric panels with thread painting. This class will explore panels selection, thread painting supplies & techniques, as well as hands-on practice.
Cost: $ 40.00
2019 - Blessings of Autumn 2nd Harvest Applique Quilt *Evening Session* -Southington
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this autumn themed quilt.
Cost: $ 100.00
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this autumn themed quilt.
Cost: $ 100.00
2019 - Blessings of Autumn 2nd Harvest Applique Quilt *Morning Session* -Southington
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this autumn themed quilt.
Cost: $ 100.00
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this autumn themed quilt.
Cost: $ 100.00
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! Qube Block Party - Spring Medley *Evening Session* -Southington- January 31st and February 28th, 2019
For the next two months, we will be using our Go! Qubes, along with some additional dies, to make a holiday table runner.
Cost: $ 15.00
For the next two months, we will be using our Go! Qubes, along with some additional dies, to make a holiday table runner.
Cost: $ 15.00
Accuquilt Go! Qube Block Party - Spring Medley *Morning Session* -Southington- January 31st and February 28th, 2019
For the next two months, we will be using our Go! Qubes, along with some additional dies, to make a holiday table runner.
Cost: $ 15.00
For the next two months, we will be using our Go! Qubes, along with some additional dies, to make a holiday table runner.
Cost: $ 15.00
Bargello Supreme -Southington- Tuesday, March 12, 2019
A simple Bargello technique produces a spectacular wall hanging using the very minimum amount of fabrics. Batiks and small prints work best.
Cost: $ 60.00
A simple Bargello technique produces a spectacular wall hanging using the very minimum amount of fabrics. Batiks and small prints work best.
Cost: $ 60.00
Beginning Quilting - Pinwheels! *Day Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2019
Start here! Welcome to the world of quilt making with pinwheels, sashing, cornerstones, inner borders and more. Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun and quick pattern. A fascinating new world is waiting for you! Ask about attending a class or two to perfect your technique: quilting or binding.
Cost: $ 85.00
Start here! Welcome to the world of quilt making with pinwheels, sashing, cornerstones, inner borders and more. Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun and quick pattern. A fascinating new world is waiting for you! Ask about attending a class or two to perfect your technique: quilting or binding.
Cost: $ 85.00
Beginning Quilting - Pinwheels! *Evening Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2019
Start here! Welcome to the world of quilt making with pinwheels, sashing, cornerstones, inner borders and more. Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun and quick pattern. A fascinating new world is waiting for you! Ask about attending a class or two to perfect your technique: quilting or binding.
Cost: $ 85.00
Start here! Welcome to the world of quilt making with pinwheels, sashing, cornerstones, inner borders and more. Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun and quick pattern. A fascinating new world is waiting for you! Ask about attending a class or two to perfect your technique: quilting or binding.
Cost: $ 85.00
Braid Runner "Quilt As You Go" -Southington- Saturday, April 6, 2019
A good chance to use some of your scraps in a ?Quilt As You Go? method. After the piecing there is only the binding left to do. Great for gifts!
Cost: $ 60.00
A good chance to use some of your scraps in a ?Quilt As You Go? method. After the piecing there is only the binding left to do. Great for gifts!
Cost: $ 60.00
Creative Sewing Club *Day Session* -Southington- Wednesday, January 30, 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, January 30, 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, January 30, 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
Embroidery Club - "Trupunto" *Evening Session* -Southington- Monday, April 22, 2019
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 - "Trupunto" *Morning Session* -Southington- Monday, April 22, 2019
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
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons *Day Session* -Southington- Monday, May 13, 2019
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 *Evening Session* -Southington- Monday, May 13, 2019
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, March 19th, and 26th, 2019
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
Open Sew -Southington - Wednesday: 1/2/19 Mondays: 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, 5/6, 6/3, 7/8, 8/5, 9/9, 10/7, 11/4, and 12/2/2019
Close To Home will make the classroom available for your sewing enjoyment. Bring your project, friends, and a lunch.
Cost: $ 5.00
Close To Home will make the classroom available for your sewing enjoyment. Bring your project, friends, and a lunch.
Cost: $ 5.00
Ruler Work! INTRO Sampler Class -Southington- Saturday, January 26, 2019 - 1 SEAT LEFT
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
Ruler Work! Ruler Class 101 A/B STUDENT -Southington- Saturday, February 23, 2019 and Saturday, March 2, 2019 -- 10am-4pm -- SOLD OUT!
Two day intermediate class. A pre-requisite to this class is the INTRO Sampler Class.
Cost: $ 170.00
Two day intermediate class. A pre-requisite to this class is the INTRO Sampler Class.
Cost: $ 170.00
The Magic of Stack-n-Whack -Southington- Saturday, April 27, 2019
You will create wonderful Kaleidoscope designs where identical layers of one fabric are stacked according to the repeat of the pattern. Each set of 8 identical pieces from the stack will create a different pattern. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the ingeniously simple 'Stack-n-Whack'? cutting technique.
Cost: $ 70.00
You will create wonderful Kaleidoscope designs where identical layers of one fabric are stacked according to the repeat of the pattern. Each set of 8 identical pieces from the stack will create a different pattern. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the ingeniously simple 'Stack-n-Whack'? cutting technique.
Cost: $ 70.00
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