"Keeping you quilting and sew happy!"
Financing Available on Machines!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
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
*Friday&Saturday Sampler Bohemian Rhapsody* Glastonbury
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. Friday: 3/29, 4/26 5:00pm-5:45pm. Saturday: 3/30, 4/27 9:30am-10:15am
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. Friday: 3/29, 4/26 5:00pm-5:45pm. Saturday: 3/30, 4/27 9:30am-10:15am
Cost: $ 10.00
*Mid-Year Sampler Falling for You* Glastonbury
Join Cheryl for her Mid-Year Sampler. Friday's: 3/8, 4/12 from 5:00pm-5:45pm. Saturday's: 3/9, 4/13 at 9:30am-10:15am
Cost: $ 10.00
Join Cheryl for her Mid-Year Sampler. Friday's: 3/8, 4/12 from 5:00pm-5:45pm. Saturday's: 3/9, 4/13 at 9:30am-10:15am
Cost: $ 10.00
*Quick Sew Saturday's *Glastonbury*
Do you ever want to sit down and sew something super quick and super easy? Something you can start and finish in one quick class? Then this series of classes is for you! Each project is fully kitted with everything you need to complete it. Just bring your own tool kit (scissors, pins, seam ripper, marking tool, etc) and your classroom machine. The first project will be the reusable Sadie Sweet Snack bag. Pattern, materials, and class instruction included in the fee! If you don't have a small machine let us know and we will set one up for you.
Cost: $ 12.99
Do you ever want to sit down and sew something super quick and super easy? Something you can start and finish in one quick class? Then this series of classes is for you! Each project is fully kitted with everything you need to complete it. Just bring your own tool kit (scissors, pins, seam ripper, marking tool, etc) and your classroom machine. The first project will be the reusable Sadie Sweet Snack bag. Pattern, materials, and class instruction included in the fee! If you don't have a small machine let us know and we will set one up for you.
Cost: $ 12.99
*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
Beginning Quilting A-Z *Wednesday Session* - Glastonbury
This is a wonderful class for anyone that has not done a complete quilt from start to finish or someone that would like to know shortcuts or specifics about quiltmaking. Learn to select fabric, rotary cut, strip piece, add borders, machine quilt, and bind as you construct this fun and quick quilt.
Cost: $ 85.00
This is a wonderful class for anyone that has not done a complete quilt from start to finish or someone that would like to know shortcuts or specifics about quiltmaking. Learn to select fabric, rotary cut, strip piece, add borders, machine quilt, and bind as you construct this fun and quick quilt.
Cost: $ 85.00
Bernina 125th Anniversary Quilt Work Day - Glastonbury
Join us for this wonderful, FREE event. In honor of Bernina's 125th anniversary, we're opening the classroom for anyone to come in, spread out and enjoy everyone's company and a day working on your quilt with others. Monday: 4/22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $ FREE
Join us for this wonderful, FREE event. In honor of Bernina's 125th anniversary, we're opening the classroom for anyone to come in, spread out and enjoy everyone's company and a day working on your quilt with others. Monday: 4/22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $ FREE
Collage Class *Glastonbury*
What's the Buzz about Collage Quilting! Just in time for spring Gemssie, the Bunny is hopping onto the schedule. if you ever wondered how to do collage quilting this class is for you, you will learn all the tips and tricks to create a dazzling collage!
Cost: $ 40.00
What's the Buzz about Collage Quilting! Just in time for spring Gemssie, the Bunny is hopping onto the schedule. if you ever wondered how to do collage quilting this class is for you, you will learn all the tips and tricks to create a dazzling collage!
Cost: $ 40.00
Creative Sewing Club - *Day Session* - Glastonbury
This club meets monthly. Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability, continue learning about your machine and its useful features. 1 year free with the purchase of your new sewing machine at Close to Home. All machine sewers are welcome. This months project is an organization bag for your car.
Cost: $ 20.00
This club meets monthly. Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability, continue learning about your machine and its useful features. 1 year free with the purchase of your new sewing machine at Close to Home. All machine sewers are welcome. This months project is an organization bag for your car.
Cost: $ 20.00
Creative Sewing Club - *Day Session* May/June - Glastonbury
More info to follow, but we wanted to present this awesome Mesh Beach Bag that we'll be making in our May & June class.
Cost: $ 20.00
More info to follow, but we wanted to present this awesome Mesh Beach Bag that we'll be making in our May & June class.
Cost: $ 20.00
Creative Sewing Club - *Evening Session* - Glastonbury
This club meets monthly. Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability, continue learning about your machine and its useful features. 1 year free with the purchase of your new sewing machine at Close to Home. All machine sewers are welcome. This months project is an organization for your car.
Cost: $ 20.00
This club meets monthly. Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability, continue learning about your machine and its useful features. 1 year free with the purchase of your new sewing machine at Close to Home. All machine sewers are welcome. This months project is an organization for your car.
Cost: $ 20.00
Creative Sewing Club - *Evening Session* May/June - Glastonbury
More info to follow, but we wanted to present this awesome Mesh Beach Bag that we'll be making in our May & June class.
Cost: $ 20.00
More info to follow, but we wanted to present this awesome Mesh Beach Bag that we'll be making in our May & June class.
Cost: $ 20.00
Embroidery Tech Day Session *Glastonbury*
Learn new embroidery techniques with this monthly class. In March we will explore stitching quilt blocks designs that incorporate multiple thread colors and varying stitch weights that give these blocks exciting dimension. The finished project is a Folk Quilt Placemats.
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn new embroidery techniques with this monthly class. In March we will explore stitching quilt blocks designs that incorporate multiple thread colors and varying stitch weights that give these blocks exciting dimension. The finished project is a Folk Quilt Placemats.
Cost: $ 30.00
Embroidery Tech Evening Session *Glastonbury*
Learn new embroidery techniques with this monthly class. In March we will explore stitching quilt blocks designs that incorporate multiple thread colors and varying stitch weights that give these blocks exciting dimension. The finished project is a Folk Quilt Placemats.
Learn new embroidery techniques with this monthly class. In March we will explore stitching quilt blocks designs that incorporate multiple thread colors and varying stitch weights that give these blocks exciting dimension. The finished project is a Folk Quilt Placemats.
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
Jelly Roll Rug *Glastonbury*
Roll baby roll! 42 strips of fabric, 50 yards of strip batting, a large spool of thread and a whole lot of fun. Join us as we make the fabulous Jelly Roll Rug.
Cost: $ 40.00
Roll baby roll! 42 strips of fabric, 50 yards of strip batting, a large spool of thread and a whole lot of fun. Join us as we make the fabulous Jelly Roll Rug.
Cost: $ 40.00
Longarm Certification Course
Longarm Certification Course Learn to use our longarm machine. You will be certified to rent our longarm to quilt your own quilts. Thursday: 4/18 6:00pm - 9:00pmLongarm Certification Course
Cost: $ 30.00
Longarm Certification Course Learn to use our longarm machine. You will be certified to rent our longarm to quilt your own quilts. Thursday: 4/18 6:00pm - 9:00pmLongarm Certification Course
Cost: $ 30.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons - *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 - *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 - *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- *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
Mondo Bag *Daytime Session *Glastonbury*
This bag is Mondo*... you can pack for a whole weekend, it's also Mondo*...Cool, and Mondo*...easy to make using printed fusible interfacing from Quiltsmart. *Big, Extremely
Cost: $ 40.00
This bag is Mondo*... you can pack for a whole weekend, it's also Mondo*...Cool, and Mondo*...easy to make using printed fusible interfacing from Quiltsmart. *Big, Extremely
Cost: $ 40.00
Mondo Bag *Evening Session *Glastonbury*
This bag is Mondo*... you can pack for a whole weekend, it's also Mondo*...Cool, and Mondo*...easy to make using printed fusible interfacing from Quiltsmart. *Big, Extremely
Cost: $ 40.00
This bag is Mondo*... you can pack for a whole weekend, it's also Mondo*...Cool, and Mondo*...easy to make using printed fusible interfacing from Quiltsmart. *Big, Extremely
Cost: $ 40.00
Paper Pieced Tulips *Glastonbury Day Session*
Add a bit of "Spring" to our walls. With this paper pieced wall hanging by Cindi Edgerton. Learn or improve your paper piecing, machine quilting, and binding techniques.
Cost: $ 40.00
Add a bit of "Spring" to our walls. With this paper pieced wall hanging by Cindi Edgerton. Learn or improve your paper piecing, machine quilting, and binding techniques.
Cost: $ 40.00
Paper Pieced Tulips *Glastonbury Evening session*
Add a bit of "Spring" to our walls. With this paper pieced wall hanging by Cindi Edgerton. Learn or improve your paper piecing, machine quilting, and binding techniques.
Cost: $ 40.00
Add a bit of "Spring" to our walls. With this paper pieced wall hanging by Cindi Edgerton. Learn or improve your paper piecing, machine quilting, and binding techniques.
Cost: $ 40.00
PHD (Projects Half Done) *Glastonbury*
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. Wednesday's: 4/17, 5/15 10:00am - 5:00pm
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. Wednesday's: 4/17, 5/15 10:00am - 5:00pm
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
Serger Savvy - Babylock 2-Day Event
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event.
Cost: $ 199.00
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event.
Cost: $ 199.00
Serger Savvy Babylock Event- ONE DAY ONLY
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event.
Cost: $ 119.00
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event.
Cost: $ 119.00
Sip n Serge - Glastonbury
Have you ever wondered what a serger does? Then this event is for you. As part of National Serger Month, we're hosting a Sip n Serge event where you'll make a cute microwave bowl cozy. Bring your own beverage, and we'll provide you with everything else you need, including the serger, thread, fabric, instructions and more! Prior serger experience is not necessary. Class is just $20.
Cost: $ 20.00
Have you ever wondered what a serger does? Then this event is for you. As part of National Serger Month, we're hosting a Sip n Serge event where you'll make a cute microwave bowl cozy. Bring your own beverage, and we'll provide you with everything else you need, including the serger, thread, fabric, instructions and more! Prior serger experience is not necessary. Class is just $20.
Cost: $ 20.00
Template Quilting Intro - Mini Whole Cloth Sampler *Glastonbury*
Under the direction of certified Westalee Instructor Eva Weber, students will become familiar with 6 different Ruler Work Templates and create a miniature Sampler of techniques.
Cost: $ 49.00
Under the direction of certified Westalee Instructor Eva Weber, students will become familiar with 6 different Ruler Work Templates and create a miniature Sampler of techniques.
Cost: $ 49.00
2-Day Viking Epic Adventure
Use the amazing embroidery, design shaping & appliqu? features of the Husqvarna Viking Epic to construct two different, creative projects
Cost: $ 99.00
Use the amazing embroidery, design shaping & appliqu? features of the Husqvarna Viking Epic to construct two different, creative projects
Cost: $ 99.00
Cork Coaster- Orange
Make these decorative & useful Cork Coasters using your Embroidery Machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Make these decorative & useful Cork Coasters using your Embroidery Machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
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
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
Keeping Homeless Kids Warm Orange
Volunteers will gather at Close to Home Orange to create quilts for children at the life haven women's emergency shelter. There are many ways to become involved.
Cost: $ FREE
Volunteers will gather at Close to Home Orange to create quilts for children at the life haven women's emergency shelter. There are many ways to become involved.
Cost: $ FREE
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 *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
New 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
Ruler Work 101 A & B - Orange
Two part advanced class that builds upon the skills learned in the "Intro to Ruler Work" class. (Intro to Ruler Work is a pre-requisite)
Cost: $ 170.00
Two part advanced class that builds upon the skills learned in the "Intro to Ruler Work" class. (Intro to Ruler Work is a pre-requisite)
Cost: $ 170.00
Ruler Work Feathers - Orange
If you love the look of elegant quilted feathers, this is the class for you!
Cost: $ 60.00
If you love the look of elegant quilted feathers, this is the class for you!
Cost: $ 60.00
Serger Savvy - Babylock 2-Day Event
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event
Cost: $ 199.00
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event
Cost: $ 199.00
Serger Savvy Babylock Event - ONE DAY ONLY
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event.
Cost: $ 119.00
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event.
Cost: $ 119.00
Sip n Serge - Orange
Have you ever wondered what a serger does? Then this event is for you. As part of National Serger Month, we're hosting a Sip n Serge event where you'll make a cute microwave bowl cozy. Bring your own beverage, and we'll provide you with everything else you need, including the serger, thread, fabric, instructions and more! Prior serger experience is not necessary. Class fee is just $20. Saturday, 4/27, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Cost: $ 20.00
Have you ever wondered what a serger does? Then this event is for you. As part of National Serger Month, we're hosting a Sip n Serge event where you'll make a cute microwave bowl cozy. Bring your own beverage, and we'll provide you with everything else you need, including the serger, thread, fabric, instructions and more! Prior serger experience is not necessary. Class fee is just $20. Saturday, 4/27, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Cost: $ 20.00
TempLee Quilting - Orange
TempLee is a technique using your Westalee Ruler Templates in a unique new way.
Cost: $ 145.00
TempLee is a technique using your Westalee Ruler Templates in a unique new way.
Cost: $ 145.00
- 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" *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. So, this year, we are going to offer you the choice of doing either patchwork or applique blocks each month. 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. So, this year, we are going to offer you the choice of doing either patchwork or applique blocks each month. 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" *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. So, this year, we are going to offer you the choice of doing either patchwork or applique blocks each month. 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. So, this year, we are going to offer you the choice of doing either patchwork or applique blocks each month. 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
Bargello Supreme -Southington- Saturday, May 11, 2019 -- New Class Date & Time!
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
Blessings of Autumn 2nd Harvest Applique Quilt - 2019 *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
Blessings of Autumn 2nd Harvest Applique Quilt - 2019 *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
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, March 27, 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, March 27, 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, March 27, 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
Free Motion Quilting *Day Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, May 28th & June 4th, 2019
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 *Evening Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, May 28th & June 4th, 2019
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
Hunter's Star *Evening Session* -Southington- Wednesday, June 5, 2019
This classic block is so easy to do using the Rapid Fire Hunter's Star Ruler by Deb Tucker. There are directions for using two, three or four colors. The blue sample is a 40" square, using two colors. You can also layout the blocks into a very nice 16" x 64" table runner.
Cost: $ 30.00
This classic block is so easy to do using the Rapid Fire Hunter's Star Ruler by Deb Tucker. There are directions for using two, three or four colors. The blue sample is a 40" square, using two colors. You can also layout the blocks into a very nice 16" x 64" table runner.
Cost: $ 30.00
Hunter's Star *Morning Session* -Southington- Wednesday, June 5, 2019
This classic block is so easy to do using the Rapid Fire Hunter's Star Ruler by Deb Tucker. There are directions for using two, three or four colors. The blue sample is a 40" square, using two colors. You can also layout the blocks into a very nice 16" x 64" table runner.
Cost: $ 30.00
This classic block is so easy to do using the Rapid Fire Hunter's Star Ruler by Deb Tucker. There are directions for using two, three or four colors. The blue sample is a 40" square, using two colors. You can also layout the blocks into a very nice 16" x 64" table runner.
Cost: $ 30.00
Introduction to your Scan 'N' Cut *Evening Session* -Southington- Thursday, April 18, 2019
Basic functionality of Brother Scan 'N' Cut with emphasis on quilting and applique. Learn about mats, blades, pens, pattern cutting and more...
Cost: $ 30.00
Basic functionality of Brother Scan 'N' Cut with emphasis on quilting and applique. Learn about mats, blades, pens, pattern cutting and more...
Cost: $ 30.00
Introduction to your Scan 'N' Cut *Morning Session* -Southington- Thursday, April 18, 2019
Basic functionality of Brother Scan 'N' Cut with emphasis on quilting and applique. Learn about mats, blades, pens, pattern cutting and more...
Cost: $ 30.00
Basic functionality of Brother Scan 'N' Cut with emphasis on quilting and applique. Learn about mats, blades, pens, pattern cutting and more...
Cost: $ 30.00
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
Mastering Your Sewing Machine Lessons - *Morning Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, May 7th, 14th, and 21st, 2019
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 - *Evening Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, May 7th, 14th, and 21st, 2019
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
Open Sew -Southington- Mondays: 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! 101 Part A & B -Southington- Saturday, June 22, 2019 and Saturday, June 29, 2019 -- 10am-4pm
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! Feathers Table Runner -Southington- Saturday, June 8, 2019
If you love the look of elegant quilted feathers, this class is for you! Westalee rulers make it easy to achieve perfect results. Ruler Work! INTRO is a pre-requisite for this class. Space is limited to 10 participants. So, sign up now!
Cost: $ 60.00
If you love the look of elegant quilted feathers, this class is for you! Westalee rulers make it easy to achieve perfect results. Ruler Work! INTRO is a pre-requisite for this class. Space is limited to 10 participants. So, sign up now!
Cost: $ 60.00
Ruler Work! INTRO Sampler Class -Southington- Saturday, June 1, 2019 - ADDITIONAL CLASS DATE ADDED!!
Ruler Work! INTRO Sampler Class -Southington- Saturday, June 1, 2019 - ADDITIONAL CLASS DATE ADDED!!
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! INTRO Sampler Class -Southington- Saturday, March 30, 2019
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
Sip n Serge -Southington- Saturday, April 20, 2019
Have you ever wondered what a serger does? Then this event is for you. As part of National Serger Month, we're hosting a Sip n Serge event where you'll make a cute microwave bowl cozy. Bring your own beverage, and we'll provide you with everything else you need, including the serger, thread, fabric, instructions and more! Prior serger experience is not necessary.
Cost: $ 20.00
Have you ever wondered what a serger does? Then this event is for you. As part of National Serger Month, we're hosting a Sip n Serge event where you'll make a cute microwave bowl cozy. Bring your own beverage, and we'll provide you with everything else you need, including the serger, thread, fabric, instructions and more! Prior serger experience is not necessary.
Cost: $ 20.00
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
2-Day Viking Epic Adventure
Use the amazing embroidery, design shaping & appliqu? features of the Husqvarna Viking Epic to construct two different, creative projects.
Cost: $ 99.00
Use the amazing embroidery, design shaping & appliqu? features of the Husqvarna Viking Epic to construct two different, creative projects.
Cost: $ 99.00
Serger Savvy - Babylock 2-Day Event
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event.
Cost: $ 199.00
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event.
Cost: $ 199.00
Serger Savvy Babylock Event- ONE DAY ONLY
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event.
Cost: $ 119.00
Renown Babylock Educator, Sue Kostroski, will guide you through the ins & outs of successful serging during this 2-day Off-Site Event.
Cost: $ 119.00
Sip n Serge - Event
Grab your friends and favorite beverages for a fun social sewing event! As part of National Serger Month, we're hosting a Sip n Serge event where you'll make a handy microwave bowl cozy. Bring your own soda, tea or other drink and we'll provide you with everything else you need - including the serger, fabric, instructions and more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Grab your friends and favorite beverages for a fun social sewing event! As part of National Serger Month, we're hosting a Sip n Serge event where you'll make a handy microwave bowl cozy. Bring your own soda, tea or other drink and we'll provide you with everything else you need - including the serger, fabric, instructions and more.
Cost: $ 20.00