"Keeping you quilting and sew happy!"
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
* Longarm Certification Course - Glastonbury - Saturday, November 14 NEW NEW NEW *
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
* Mini Mosaic Wall Hanging - Glastonbury - Postponed - Date TBD *
Mini Mosaic Quilts require very little to create and are so much fun! All you need is a pattern, lots of batik fabric scraps, sharp scissors, tweezers, sticky stabilizer, painter's tape, foam core as a work surface, and patience. Sewing is only required to complete the project. Finished size is 11" x 14".
Cost: $ 40.00
Mini Mosaic Quilts require very little to create and are so much fun! All you need is a pattern, lots of batik fabric scraps, sharp scissors, tweezers, sticky stabilizer, painter's tape, foam core as a work surface, and patience. Sewing is only required to complete the project. Finished size is 11" x 14".
Cost: $ 40.00
* NEW Friday & Saturday Sampler - Glastonbury - Postponed - Date TBD *
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
* One Day Mystery Quilt - Glastonbury - Postponed - Date TBD *
We don?t want to reveal too much, but what I can tell you is the finished quilt size will be 44? x 60? and includes one border. The basic building blocks to the quilt will finish at 4?.
Cost: $ 50.00
We don?t want to reveal too much, but what I can tell you is the finished quilt size will be 44? x 60? and includes one border. The basic building blocks to the quilt will finish at 4?.
Cost: $ 50.00
* Paper Pieced Tulip - Glastonbury - Postponed - Date TBD *
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paper piece? This class will teach you how to get those perfect sharp points and joined seams while creating a spring inspired wall hanging.
Cost: $ 35.00
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paper piece? This class will teach you how to get those perfect sharp points and joined seams while creating a spring inspired wall hanging.
Cost: $ 35.00
* Show Off! Tote - Glastonbury - Postponed - Date TBD *
Do you have some large prints or fabrics you don't want to cut up? Then this tote is for you! Fashionably shows off your favorite fabrics and will carry everything you need. The pattern is by Susan Marsh @ Whistlepig Creek Productions.
Cost: $ 40.00
Do you have some large prints or fabrics you don't want to cut up? Then this tote is for you! Fashionably shows off your favorite fabrics and will carry everything you need. The pattern is by Susan Marsh @ Whistlepig Creek Productions.
Cost: $ 40.00
** NEW Mid-Year Sampler - Glastonbury - Postponed - Date TBD *
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: $ 10.00
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: $ 10.00
*** "Total Control" with Melissa - Glastonbury - Postponed - Date TBD *
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
Baby Lock Serger Event - Crossover Bag Featuring Joan Friedrich - Glastonbury * Postponed
Join us at your local Close to Home for an exciting, informational & fun day using BabyLock Sergers under the guidance of professional educator Joan Friedrich. We?ll be making a cute, roomy cross-body purse completely on the serger.
Cost: $ 99.00
Join us at your local Close to Home for an exciting, informational & fun day using BabyLock Sergers under the guidance of professional educator Joan Friedrich. We?ll be making a cute, roomy cross-body purse completely on the serger.
Cost: $ 99.00
Creative Sewing Club - Glastonbury - Postponed - Date TBD *
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. The April project will be announced shortly.
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. The April project will be announced shortly.
Cost: $ 20.00
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 Sewing Machine - *Day Session* - Glastonbury - Postponed - Date TBD *
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 - Postponed - Date TBD *
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
Baby Lock Serger Event - Crossover Bag Featuring Joan Friedrich - Orange * Postponed
Join us at your local Close to Home for an exciting, informational & fun day using BabyLock Sergers under the guidance of professional educator Joan Friedrich. We'll be making a cute, roomy cross-body purse completely on the serger.
Cost: $ 99.00
Join us at your local Close to Home for an exciting, informational & fun day using BabyLock Sergers under the guidance of professional educator Joan Friedrich. We'll be making a cute, roomy cross-body purse completely on the serger.
Cost: $ 99.00
Dream Big Ruler Work - Orange * Dates TBD *
Hone your Ruler Work skills to embellish the Hoffman Dream Big Panel with template quilting.
Cost: $ 125.00
Hone your Ruler Work skills to embellish the Hoffman Dream Big Panel with template quilting.
Cost: $ 125.00
Free Motion Quilting Beyond the Basics - Orange * Date TBD *
Enjoy a sense of adventure as we work together to take free motion quilting beyond the basics. S
Cost: $ 80.00
Enjoy a sense of adventure as we work together to take free motion quilting beyond the basics. S
Cost: $ 80.00
Introduction to Ruler Work- Orange * Date TBD *
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 - 3rd Annual Sew-A-Thon - Orange * Date TBD *
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 Sewing Machine *Day Session* - Orange * Dates TBD *
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 * Dates TBD *
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 Batik Sampler 2020 - Orange *Dates TBD*
Come join the fun! Modern Sampler follows the same "rules" and format of Traditional Sampler... with a twist!
Cost: $ 10.00
Come join the fun! Modern Sampler follows the same "rules" and format of Traditional Sampler... with a twist!
Cost: $ 10.00
Traditional Sampler "Floral Gardens" - Orange *Dates TBD*
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
Whispering Moons - Orange * Dates TBD *
Construct a dreamy quilt with beautiful curved seams and then use your collection of Westalee rulers to quilt it.
Cost: $ 125.00
Construct a dreamy quilt with beautiful curved seams and then use your collection of Westalee rulers to quilt it.
Cost: $ 125.00
- 2020 - Saturday Sampler -Southington *Make sure we have your email for updates
We will be posting a YouTube demo...then we will hand out the kits curbside. Temporary Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4. Contact Close@snet.net if you wish to order the tools, or anything else. *If you are unable to come in...no problem...we will save your kit for later...FREE! 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
We will be posting a YouTube demo...then we will hand out the kits curbside. Temporary Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4. Contact Close@snet.net if you wish to order the tools, or anything else. *If you are unable to come in...no problem...we will save your kit for later...FREE! 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
- 2020 - Saturday Sampler Basic -Southington * Make sure we have your email for updates
We will be trying to post a YouTube demo...then we will hand out the kits curbside. Temporary Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4. Contact Close@snet.net if you wish to order the tools, or anything else. *If you are unable to come in...no problem...we will save your kit for later...FREE! Sign up now!! 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
We will be trying to post a YouTube demo...then we will hand out the kits curbside. Temporary Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4. Contact Close@snet.net if you wish to order the tools, or anything else. *If you are unable to come in...no problem...we will save your kit for later...FREE! Sign up now!! 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 "2020" Morning Star Contemporary Quilt *Morning Session* -Southington * Postponed - Date TBD *
We had so much fun last year that we are going to yet again continue our Go! Qube Block Party for another year! Starting in February we will be making the GO! Morning Star Contemporary Quilt. This is a very striking two-color quilt using one of Accuquilt's newest dies. The finished size is 53" x 53".
Cost: $ 15.00
We had so much fun last year that we are going to yet again continue our Go! Qube Block Party for another year! Starting in February we will be making the GO! Morning Star Contemporary Quilt. This is a very striking two-color quilt using one of Accuquilt's newest dies. The finished size is 53" x 53".
Cost: $ 15.00
Baby Lock Serger Event - Crossover Bag Featuring Joan Friedrich - Southington *Postponed
Join us at your local Close to Home for an exciting, informational & fun day using BabyLock Sergers under the guidance of professional educator Joan Friedrich. We'll be making a cute, roomy cross-body purse completely on the serger.
Cost: $ 99.00
Join us at your local Close to Home for an exciting, informational & fun day using BabyLock Sergers under the guidance of professional educator Joan Friedrich. We'll be making a cute, roomy cross-body purse completely on the serger.
Cost: $ 99.00
Beginning Quilting-Snowball/Nine-Patch *Evening Session* -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
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! Ask about attending a class or two to perfect your technique: quilting or binding.
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! Ask about attending a class or two to perfect your technique: quilting or binding.
Cost: $ 85.00
Beginning Quilting-Snowball/Nine-Patch *Morning Session* -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
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! Ask about attending a class or two to perfect your technique: quilting or binding.
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! Ask about attending a class or two to perfect your technique: quilting or binding.
Cost: $ 85.00
Blessings of Summer - Renewed Applique Quilt *Evening Session* -Southington * Postponed - Date TBD *
Blessings of Summer - Renewed Applique Quilt *Evening Session* -Southington * Postponed - Date TBD *
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 * Postponed - Date TBD *
Blessings of Summer - Renewed Applique Quilt *Morning Session* -Southington * Postponed - Date TBD *
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
Edge To Edge Quilting with Your Embroidery Machine -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
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
Edge to Edge Quilting with Your Embroidery Machine -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
Back by popular demand again!! 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 again!! 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 - "Snow People Mini Quilts" *Morning Session* -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
Embroidery Club - "Snow People Mini Quilts" *Morning Session* -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
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 *Evening Session* -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
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- * Postponed - Date TBD *
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 - * Postponed - Date TBD *
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- * Postponed - Date TBD *
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- * Postponed - Date TBD *
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
Nesting Baskets -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
We will learn how to make one of these fun baskets in this class. The same techniques are used to make all three sizes. The baskets are sturdy enough to stack on top of each other when filled or they can nest into the larger basket when not filled.
Cost: $ 30.00
We will learn how to make one of these fun baskets in this class. The same techniques are used to make all three sizes. The baskets are sturdy enough to stack on top of each other when filled or they can nest into the larger basket when not filled.
Cost: $ 30.00
Wandering Geese *Evening Session* -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
If flying geese are your nemesis, this is the quilt for you! You can follow the pattern for fabric colors, or make it completely out of scraps! The first class will get you in the groove for making your geese, second and third classes will continue the process of putting it all together! When you finish the quilt, flying geese will be your best friend! Great skill builder and scrap buster!!
Cost: $ 50.00
If flying geese are your nemesis, this is the quilt for you! You can follow the pattern for fabric colors, or make it completely out of scraps! The first class will get you in the groove for making your geese, second and third classes will continue the process of putting it all together! When you finish the quilt, flying geese will be your best friend! Great skill builder and scrap buster!!
Cost: $ 50.00
Wandering Geese *Morning Session* -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
If flying geese are your nemesis, this is the quilt for you! You can follow the pattern for fabric colors, or make it completely out of scraps! The first class will get you in the groove for making your geese, second and third classes will continue the process of putting it all together! When you finish the quilt, flying geese will be your best friend! Great skill builder and scrap buster!!
Cost: $ 50.00
If flying geese are your nemesis, this is the quilt for you! You can follow the pattern for fabric colors, or make it completely out of scraps! The first class will get you in the groove for making your geese, second and third classes will continue the process of putting it all together! When you finish the quilt, flying geese will be your best friend! Great skill builder and scrap buster!!
Cost: $ 50.00
Winners Bouquet Quilt *Evening Session* -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
This Quilt will get you comfortable with sewing curves; the pattern offers a variety of sizes and comes with three rulers! Pick your size, and make a quilt sure to impress!!
Cost: $ 50.00
This Quilt will get you comfortable with sewing curves; the pattern offers a variety of sizes and comes with three rulers! Pick your size, and make a quilt sure to impress!!
Cost: $ 50.00
Winners Bouquet Quilt *Morning Session* -Southington- * Postponed - Date TBD *
This Quilt will get you comfortable with sewing curves; the pattern offers a variety of sizes and comes with three rulers! Pick your size, and make a quilt sure to impress!!
Cost: $ 50.00
This Quilt will get you comfortable with sewing curves; the pattern offers a variety of sizes and comes with three rulers! Pick your size, and make a quilt sure to impress!!
Cost: $ 50.00
