"Keeping you quilting and sew happy!"
Sewing & Quilting Classes in Connecticut
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
"Total Control" with Melissa - Glastonbury - Monday, February 28, 2022, 10am-12pm
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
* Longarm Certification Course - Glastonbury - Saturday, January 29, 2022, 10am-12:30pm
Learn to use our longarm machine. You will then be certified to rent our longarm to quilt your own quilts!
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn to use our longarm machine. You will then be certified to rent our longarm to quilt your own quilts!
Cost: $ 30.00
Beginning Quilting A-Z - Glastonbury - Feb 1, 8, 15, Mar 1, 8, 15, 10am-12pm
Start here! Welcome to the world of quilt making with "Just Can't Cut It" by All Washed Up Quilts.
Cost: $ 85.00
Start here! Welcome to the world of quilt making with "Just Can't Cut It" by All Washed Up Quilts.
Cost: $ 85.00
Design the "In the Hoop" Sheryl Bag with Baby Lock Palette Software - Glastonbury, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 10am-12pm
Do you have Palette Software? Would you like to learn how to create an "In the hoop cross body purse"? Come join Sheryl as she walks you through the process of making this great purse with pockets and zippers.
Cost: $ 25.00
Do you have Palette Software? Would you like to learn how to create an "In the hoop cross body purse"? Come join Sheryl as she walks you through the process of making this great purse with pockets and zippers.
Cost: $ 25.00
Dime Patch Party Virtual Embroidery Event - January 21, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Join Deborah Jones & Diana Mullins-Atkinson for a Patch Party exclusively with Close to Home and have fun learning one of today?s most sought-after embroidery skills from DIME.
Join Deborah Jones & Diana Mullins-Atkinson for a Patch Party exclusively with Close to Home and have fun learning one of today?s most sought-after embroidery skills from DIME.
Embroidery Open Sew - Glastonbury, Friday Jan 7, 21, Feb 4, 18, Mar 4, 18
Open Embroidery will provide a time for you to join us with your own embroidery project. You can utilize our classroom, equipment with all the necessities and socialize with other embroiderers.
Cost: $ 10.00
Open Embroidery will provide a time for you to join us with your own embroidery project. You can utilize our classroom, equipment with all the necessities and socialize with other embroiderers.
Cost: $ 10.00
Free Motion Quilting - Glastonbury, Saturday January 15 & 29, 2022, 10am-1pm
Have you always wanted to free motion quilt your own projects? This class gives you a beginning into the adventure of free motion quilting.
Cost: $ 65.00
Have you always wanted to free motion quilt your own projects? This class gives you a beginning into the adventure of free motion quilting.
Cost: $ 65.00
Get Cutting - Glastonbury, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 10am-12:00pm
Own a ScanNCut? Have questions? Need help? Bring your project or product you want to cut and questions, and we will help you gain confidence in your cutting skills.
Cost: $ 20.00
Own a ScanNCut? Have questions? Need help? Bring your project or product you want to cut and questions, and we will help you gain confidence in your cutting skills.
Cost: $ 20.00
Let's Get Sew-cial - Glastonbury, Monday Jan 10, 24, Feb 7, 21, Mar 7, 21
Open Sew is a great opportunity to enjoy sewing with your friends and other sewists and to focus on sewing your own projects at your own pace. This is a non-teaching time for you to work on whatever you want, but we are always steps way to give you a hand.
Cost: $ 10.00
Open Sew is a great opportunity to enjoy sewing with your friends and other sewists and to focus on sewing your own projects at your own pace. This is a non-teaching time for you to work on whatever you want, but we are always steps way to give you a hand.
Cost: $ 10.00
Make the Sheryl BAG - In the Hoop Crossbody Cell Phone Holder/Bag - Glastonbury, Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 10am-12:30pm
Do you have Palette Software? Would you like to learn how to create an "In the hoop cross body purse"? Come join Sheryl as she walks you through the process of making this great purse with pockets and zippers.
Cost: $ 25.00
Do you have Palette Software? Would you like to learn how to create an "In the hoop cross body purse"? Come join Sheryl as she walks you through the process of making this great purse with pockets and zippers.
Cost: $ 25.00
Pet Portrait - Glastonbury - Saturday March 5, 12, 19 - 10:00am-1:00pm
Would you love to have a quilt of your favorite fur baby (dog, cat, horse, etc?) Here is your chance.
Cost: $ 90.00
Would you love to have a quilt of your favorite fur baby (dog, cat, horse, etc?) Here is your chance.
Cost: $ 90.00
Sleep in Your Own Bed Retreat - Glastonbury, February 16-February 18, 10:00am-10:00pm
Three days of sewing, games, demonstrations, prizes, projects, sharing and fun.
Cost: $ 100.00
Three days of sewing, games, demonstrations, prizes, projects, sharing and fun.
Cost: $ 100.00
Sleep in Your Own Bed Retreat - Glastonbury, March 23-March 25, 10:00am-10:00pm
Three days of sewing, games, demonstrations, prizes, projects, sharing and fun.
Cost: $ 100.00
Three days of sewing, games, demonstrations, prizes, projects, sharing and fun.
Cost: $ 100.00
Chubby Charmer- Orange - Saturday, 2/5 -- 1:00-5:00
This Versatile tote is as fun to make as its name implies.
Cost: $ 50.00
This Versatile tote is as fun to make as its name implies.
Cost: $ 50.00
Dime Patch Party Virtual Embroidery Event - January 21, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Join Deborah Jones & Diana Mullins-Atkinson for a Patch Party exclusively with Close to Home and have fun learning one of today?s most sought-after embroidery skills from DIME.
Join Deborah Jones & Diana Mullins-Atkinson for a Patch Party exclusively with Close to Home and have fun learning one of today?s most sought-after embroidery skills from DIME.
Free Motion Quilting with Confidence - Orange - Saturdays, 1/22 & 29
Lori Kennedy said "A quilt top will never become a quilt without overcoming the fear..." Join us as we learn to overcome that moment of hesitation
Cost: $ 60.00
Lori Kennedy said "A quilt top will never become a quilt without overcoming the fear..." Join us as we learn to overcome that moment of hesitation
Cost: $ 60.00
Intro to Long Arm & Certification - Orange - Day Session -- Wednesday 3/2/22 -- 11:00 am - 1:00
Let's turn those tops into quilts! Expand your quilting abilities by finishing your quilts on a long arm.
Cost: $ 30.00
Let's turn those tops into quilts! Expand your quilting abilities by finishing your quilts on a long arm.
Cost: $ 30.00
Intro to Long Arm & Certification - Orange - Evening Session -- Wednesday 3/2/22 -- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Let's turn those tops into quilts! Expand your quilting abilities by finishing your quilts on a long arm.
Cost: $ 30.00
Let's turn those tops into quilts! Expand your quilting abilities by finishing your quilts on a long arm.
Cost: $ 30.00
Open Sew - Orange - Wednesdays 12/22, 1/26, 2/9, 3/30, 4/27
Bring your current project(s), machine, tools, something for lunch or snack. Drop in any time or stay all day!
Cost: $ 10.00
Bring your current project(s), machine, tools, something for lunch or snack. Drop in any time or stay all day!
Cost: $ 10.00
Slice Rug - Orange Wednesdays, 2/16 & 23 10:30-1:30
Transform a collection of 2 1/2" strips or your favorite Jelly Roll into this beautiful, practical rug.
Cost: $ 65.00
Transform a collection of 2 1/2" strips or your favorite Jelly Roll into this beautiful, practical rug.
Cost: $ 65.00
Traditional Sampler "Floral Gardens" - Orange - Block 10 -- "Thursday Session" 1/20 - 4:15-5:15
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Traditional Sampler "Floral Gardens" - Orange - Block 11 -- "Friday Session" 2/25 -- 10:00-11:00
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Traditional Sampler "Floral Gardens" - Orange - Block 11 -- "Saturday Session" 2/26 -- 10:00-11:00
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Traditional Sampler "Floral Gardens" - Orange - Block 11 -- "Thursday Session" 2/24 -- 4:15-5:15
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Traditional Sampler "Floral Gardens" - Orange - Block 12 -- "Friday Session" 3/25 -- 10:00-11:00
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Traditional Sampler "Floral Gardens" - Orange - Block 12 -- "Saturday Session" 3/26 -- 10:00-11:00
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Traditional Sampler "Floral Gardens" - Orange - Block 12 -- "Thursday Session" 3/24 -- 4:15-5:15
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
- 2022 - Saturday Sampler -Southington
HOORAY! We are meeting in person in 2022! Starting January 6th, Janet will be creating her blocks in a progressive style. Each month will be a new technique. Click on class title to view class description and dates.
Cost: $ 10.00
HOORAY! We are meeting in person in 2022! Starting January 6th, Janet will be creating her blocks in a progressive style. Each month will be a new technique. Click on class title to view class description and dates.
Cost: $ 10.00
- 2022 - Saturday Sampler Basic -Southington
HOORAY! We are meeting in person in 2022! Perfect for beginners! Click on class title to view class description and dates.
Cost: $ 10.00
HOORAY! We are meeting in person in 2022! Perfect for beginners! Click on class title to view class description and dates.
Cost: $ 10.00
Accuquilt Go! Qube Block Party "Knocked It Out Of The Park Tote Bag" -Southington- "Evening Session"
Accuquilt Go! Qube Block Party "Knocked It Out Of The Park Tote Bag" -Southington- "Evening Session"
Make this fun tote bag and personalize it with an applique of your favorite sports equipment. If sports isn't your thing, you can applique it with any shape you desire. You can also use letters to personalize it with a name.
Cost: $ 15.00
Make this fun tote bag and personalize it with an applique of your favorite sports equipment. If sports isn't your thing, you can applique it with any shape you desire. You can also use letters to personalize it with a name.
Cost: $ 15.00
Accuquilt Go! Qube Block Party "Knocked It Out Of The Park Tote Bag" -Southington- "Morning Session"
Accuquilt Go! Qube Block Party "Knocked It Out Of The Park Tote Bag" -Southington- "Morning Session"
Make this fun tote bag and personalize it with an applique of your favorite sports equipment. If sports isn't your thing, you can applique it with any shape you desire. You can also use letters to personalize it with a name.
Cost: $ 15.00
Make this fun tote bag and personalize it with an applique of your favorite sports equipment. If sports isn't your thing, you can applique it with any shape you desire. You can also use letters to personalize it with a name.
Cost: $ 15.00
Beginning Quilting-Snowball/Nine-Patch *Evening Session* -Southington- * March 15, 22, 29, & April 5, 12, 2022
It's time to learn to quilt! Welcome to the world of quilt making with Snowball and 9-Patch blocks, inner borders, outer borders, and much more. Learn to rotary cut, piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun pattern. Be prepared for an exciting journey as you discover the joys of quilting! A fascinating new world is waiting for you!
Cost: $ 85.00
It's time to learn to quilt! Welcome to the world of quilt making with Snowball and 9-Patch blocks, inner borders, outer borders, and much more. Learn to rotary cut, piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun pattern. Be prepared for an exciting journey as you discover the joys of quilting! A fascinating new world is waiting for you!
Cost: $ 85.00
Beginning Quilting-Snowball/Nine-Patch *Morning Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, March 15, 22, 29, & April 5, 12, 2022
It's time to learn to quilt! Welcome to the world of quilt making with Snowball and 9-Patch blocks, inner borders, outer borders, and much more. Learn to rotary cut, piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun pattern. Be prepared for an exciting journey as you discover the joys of quilting! A fascinating new world is waiting for you!
Cost: $ 85.00
It's time to learn to quilt! Welcome to the world of quilt making with Snowball and 9-Patch blocks, inner borders, outer borders, and much more. Learn to rotary cut, piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun pattern. Be prepared for an exciting journey as you discover the joys of quilting! A fascinating new world is waiting for you!
Cost: $ 85.00
Dime Patch Party Virtual Embroidery Event - January 21, 4:00pm-5:30pm - copy
Join Deborah Jones & Diana Mullins-Atkinson for a Patch Party exclusively with Close to Home and have fun learning one of today?s most sought-after embroidery skills from DIME.
Join Deborah Jones & Diana Mullins-Atkinson for a Patch Party exclusively with Close to Home and have fun learning one of today?s most sought-after embroidery skills from DIME.
Embroidery Club - "Endless Embroidery on a Pillowcase" *Evening Session* -Southington- Monday, April 11, 2022
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 - "Endless Embroidery on a Pillowcase" *Morning Session* -Southington- Monday, April 11, 2022
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
Simply Charming Twister Tote ** -Evening Session- Tuesdays, January 18 & 25, 2022
This tote is fun and easy to make. It's great to use for traveling to classes or as an overnight bag. There are a variety of ways this bag can be made.
Cost: $ 50.00
This tote is fun and easy to make. It's great to use for traveling to classes or as an overnight bag. There are a variety of ways this bag can be made.
Cost: $ 50.00
Simply Charming Twister Tote** -Morning Session- Tuesdays, January 18 & 25, 2022
This tote is fun and easy to make. It's great to use for traveling to classes or as an overnight bag. There are a variety of ways this bag can be made.
Cost: $ 50.00
This tote is fun and easy to make. It's great to use for traveling to classes or as an overnight bag. There are a variety of ways this bag can be made.
Cost: $ 50.00
Dime Patch Party Virtual Embroidery Event - January 21, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Join Deborah Jones & Diana Mullins-Atkinson for a Patch Party exclusively with Close to Home and have fun learning one of today?s most sought-after embroidery skills from DIME.
Join Deborah Jones & Diana Mullins-Atkinson for a Patch Party exclusively with Close to Home and have fun learning one of today?s most sought-after embroidery skills from DIME.