"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
Classes in Southington
- 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
Sip n Serge 2020 - Southington - * Postponed - Date TBD *
Grab your friends and your favorite beverages for a fun social sewing event!
Cost: $ 25.00
Grab your friends and your favorite beverages for a fun social sewing event!
Cost: $ 25.00
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