"Keeping you quilting and sew happy!"
Events are one of our specialties either on site or off the premises at comfortable up to date, easily accessible settings. We collaborate with our vendors providing various training's and programs all about education and fun, using serger's, sewing and quilting machines, embroidery, long arms, multi-needles, Anita Goodesign Parties, How to start your own embroidery business and more!
Classes
2025 Block of the Month - A Stroll by the Seaside - Glastonbury
HOORAY! The Glastonbury Block of the Month is getting ready to start. January 31st is the reveal date and kits will be available with a video from that day forward. Sign up here to attend an in-person demonstration on February 1st.
Cost: $ FREE
HOORAY! The Glastonbury Block of the Month is getting ready to start. January 31st is the reveal date and kits will be available with a video from that day forward. Sign up here to attend an in-person demonstration on February 1st.
Cost: $ FREE
Adding Borders to Your Quilt - Glastonbury - April 5th, 2025
You have got the quilt top finished, and you would like to make it bigger. Just add borders: pieced or unpieced, straight grain or cross grain, flanged or mitered. Learn a variety of techniques and choose the right one for each quilt.
Cost: $ 25.00
You have got the quilt top finished, and you would like to make it bigger. Just add borders: pieced or unpieced, straight grain or cross grain, flanged or mitered. Learn a variety of techniques and choose the right one for each quilt.
Cost: $ 25.00
Beginning Quilting - Glastonbury - Saturdays: (March 22, 29) (April 5, 26) (May 10)
Trip around the world is an older quilt pattern made from only squares, often called a postage stamp quilt depending on the size of the squares. Rotary cutting, quick piecing techniques, machine quilting, and a new generation of tools and accessories save time and increase precision for today's stitchers. It's a great season to begin or resume quilt making!
Cost: $ 110.00
Trip around the world is an older quilt pattern made from only squares, often called a postage stamp quilt depending on the size of the squares. Rotary cutting, quick piecing techniques, machine quilting, and a new generation of tools and accessories save time and increase precision for today's stitchers. It's a great season to begin or resume quilt making!
Cost: $ 110.00
Binding and Labeling Your Quilts - Glastonbury - May 10th, 2025
Learn to make bias binding, create a label and a casing on the quilts you have finished. Don't have one ready? Bring a 20-inch square sandwich for practice.
Cost: $ 25.00
Learn to make bias binding, create a label and a casing on the quilts you have finished. Don't have one ready? Bring a 20-inch square sandwich for practice.
Cost: $ 25.00
Embroidery Towel of the Month Club - Glastonbury - March 25th
Want a fun project that makes your kitchen bright and your embroidery machine happy? Join us every third Tuesday of the month to create an embroidered tea towel using techniques such as cross stitch, cutwork, fringe and applique.
Cost: $ 25.00
Want a fun project that makes your kitchen bright and your embroidery machine happy? Join us every third Tuesday of the month to create an embroidered tea towel using techniques such as cross stitch, cutwork, fringe and applique.
Cost: $ 25.00
Free Motion Quilting - Glastonbury - Saturdays, May 17 and May 31
Have you always wanted to free motion quilt your own projects? This class is for you! Learn how to set up your machine, use free motion patterns, and practice techniques for successful quilted projects.
Cost: $ 40.00
Have you always wanted to free motion quilt your own projects? This class is for you! Learn how to set up your machine, use free motion patterns, and practice techniques for successful quilted projects.
Cost: $ 40.00
Landscape Quilt - Glastonbury - Saturdays, April 12 and April 19
Learn the techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind landscape quilt! Size is approximately 18 x 24 inches. Techniques include strategic strip piecing which will then be used as pattern pieces. Pattern will be provided in class.
Cost: $ 40.00
Learn the techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind landscape quilt! Size is approximately 18 x 24 inches. Techniques include strategic strip piecing which will then be used as pattern pieces. Pattern will be provided in class.
Cost: $ 40.00
Machine Quilting - Glastonbury - April 26th, 2025
Spend 2 hours learning basic machine quilting procedures and options with your machine's walking/even feed/dual feed foot. Learn grid techniques, straight or wavy lines and more.
Cost: $ 25.00
Spend 2 hours learning basic machine quilting procedures and options with your machine's walking/even feed/dual feed foot. Learn grid techniques, straight or wavy lines and more.
Cost: $ 25.00
OESD Stitch Trip 2-Day Embroidery Event - Southington - August 22 & 23 - 9:00-4:00
Let our embroidery expert be your guide for this 2-day event as you create and embellish accessories that are perfect for taking with you on the go!
Cost: $ 125.00
Let our embroidery expert be your guide for this 2-day event as you create and embellish accessories that are perfect for taking with you on the go!
Cost: $ 125.00
Sew Sewcial - Glastonbury - 2/24, 2/28, 3/7, 3/10, 3/21, 3/24, 4/4, 4/7, 4/18, 4/21
Bring any project (sewing, quilting, embroidery), your machine, lunch and snacks, and enjoy the company of other sewists and quilters. You will have full use of our classroom from 10 AM - 5 PM. Staff are available for help, questions, problem solving, and guidance.
Cost: $ 10.00
Bring any project (sewing, quilting, embroidery), your machine, lunch and snacks, and enjoy the company of other sewists and quilters. You will have full use of our classroom from 10 AM - 5 PM. Staff are available for help, questions, problem solving, and guidance.
Cost: $ 10.00
Beginning Quilting - Rail Fence - Orange - Saturdays, 4/5, 12, 26, 5/3, 10 & 17 - 12:30-2:30
Quilting is fun, easy, creative and relaxing. This class teaches everything you need to know for a successful first time quilting experience.
Cost: $ 120.00
Quilting is fun, easy, creative and relaxing. This class teaches everything you need to know for a successful first time quilting experience.
Cost: $ 120.00
Bernina 990 StitchWise Event - Orange - Thursday & Friday 5/22 & 23 - 10:30-4:30
Join us for a fun, interactive 2-Day event to showcase the capabilities of the amazing new Bernina 990 sewing, quilting & embroidery machine
Cost: $ 199.00
Join us for a fun, interactive 2-Day event to showcase the capabilities of the amazing new Bernina 990 sewing, quilting & embroidery machine
Cost: $ 199.00
Call Me ID/Phone Bag - Orange - Tuesday, 4/15 - 10:30-1:30
Keep your phone, ID card, credit card & cash handy in this cute pouch. Easy!
Cost: $ 40.00
Keep your phone, ID card, credit card & cash handy in this cute pouch. Easy!
Cost: $ 40.00
Christmas in July Embroidery Extravaganza - Orange - July 23 & 24 - 10:30-4:00
Join us on Wednesday & Thursday, July 23 & 24 for a Two-Day Hands-On Embroidery Extravaganza. Make 3 Exciting Projects, Have Fun & Learn New Embroidery Techniques!
Cost: $ 149.00
Join us on Wednesday & Thursday, July 23 & 24 for a Two-Day Hands-On Embroidery Extravaganza. Make 3 Exciting Projects, Have Fun & Learn New Embroidery Techniques!
Cost: $ 149.00
Crazy Flower Garden - Orange - Wednesdays, March 19 & April 2 -- 10:30-1:30
A surprisingly easy & fun watercolor-style quilt
Cost: $ 65.00
A surprisingly easy & fun watercolor-style quilt
Cost: $ 65.00
Curiosity - Orange - Thursdays, 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1, 6/5, 7/10, 8/14, 9/4 - 10:30-12:30
Learn New techniques while making a beautiful row-style quilt.
Cost: $ 200.00
Learn New techniques while making a beautiful row-style quilt.
Cost: $ 200.00
Drop Zone - Orange - Thursdays, 5/8 & 15 -- 10:30-12:30
Choose from 3 Sizes. Quick & fun to make, these bags open for easy access to all your supplies.
Cost: $ 60.00
Choose from 3 Sizes. Quick & fun to make, these bags open for easy access to all your supplies.
Cost: $ 60.00
Jelly Roll Rug - Orange - Wednesdays, 4/9 -- 10:30 am -12:30 pm AND 4/23 -- 10:30 am -1:30 pm
Transform a collection of 2 1/2" strips or your favorite Jelly Roll into this beautiful, practical rug.
Cost: $ 50.00
Transform a collection of 2 1/2" strips or your favorite Jelly Roll into this beautiful, practical rug.
Cost: $ 50.00
Mastering Your Serger - Evening Session - Orange - Wednesdays 7/2 & 9 - 5:00-7:00 pm
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Cost: $ 20.00
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Cost: $ 20.00
Mastering Your Serger - Morning Session -- Orange - Wednesdays 7/2 & 9 -- 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Cost: $ 20.00
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Cost: $ 20.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine - Evening Session - Orange - Wednesdays, 5/7, 14 & 21 - 5:00-7:00 pm
Hands-on "How To" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 20.00
Hands-on "How To" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 20.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine - Morning Session - Orange - Wednesdays, 5/7, 14 & 21 - 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Hands-on "How To" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 20.00
Hands-on "How To" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 20.00
Modern Sampler - Lower the Volume - Orange
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
Mondo Bag - Orange - Tuesdays, 5/6 & 13, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Make this "mondo* cool and easy bag from a collection of 2-1/2" Squares & printed fusible interfacing from Quiltsmart!
Cost: $ 60.00
Make this "mondo* cool and easy bag from a collection of 2-1/2" Squares & printed fusible interfacing from Quiltsmart!
Cost: $ 60.00
My Happy Place - Orange - Tuesdays 2/18, 3/4, 4/22 & 5/20 (future dates TBD) - 5:00-7:00 pm
Join us for fun-filled Embroidery Block of the Month that is perfect for embroiderers of all skill levels who want to learn and practice new techniques
Cost: $ 20.00
Join us for fun-filled Embroidery Block of the Month that is perfect for embroiderers of all skill levels who want to learn and practice new techniques
Cost: $ 20.00
My Happy Place - Orange - Tuesdays 1/21, 2/18, 3/4, 4/22 & 5/20 (future dates TBD) - 10:00-12:00 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
Join us for fun-filled Embroidery Block of the Month that is perfect for embroiderers of all skill levels who want to learn and practice new techniques
Cost: $ 225.00
Join us for fun-filled Embroidery Block of the Month that is perfect for embroiderers of all skill levels who want to learn and practice new techniques
Cost: $ 225.00
OESD Stitch Trip 2-Day Embroidery Event - Southington - August 22 & 23 - 9:00-4:00
Let our embroidery expert be your guide for this 2-day event as you create and embellish accessories that are perfect for taking with you on the go!
Cost: $ 125.00
Let our embroidery expert be your guide for this 2-day event as you create and embellish accessories that are perfect for taking with you on the go!
Cost: $ 125.00
Open Sew - Orange - 3/26, 4/30 -- 10:00-4:00
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
Traditional Sampler - Primarily Purple - Orange
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
- 2025 - Saturday Sampler -Southington
HOORAY! Starting January 10th, 2025 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: $ 25.00
HOORAY! Starting January 10th, 2025 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: $ 25.00
- 2025 - Saturday Sampler Basic -Southington
Perfect for beginners! Click on class title to view class description and dates.
Cost: $ 25.00
Perfect for beginners! Click on class title to view class description and dates.
Cost: $ 25.00
Beginning Quilting-Churn Dash *Evening Session* -Southington- Thursdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th, April 3rd, 10th, 2025--WAITING LIST!!!
It's time to learn to quilt! Welcome to the world of quilt making with "Churn Dash", Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders and cornerstones, 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: $ 100.00
It's time to learn to quilt! Welcome to the world of quilt making with "Churn Dash", Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders and cornerstones, 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: $ 100.00
Beginning Quilting-Churn Dash *Morning Session* -Southington- Thursdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th, April 3rd, 10th, 2025---WAITING LIST!!
It's time to learn to quilt! Welcome to the world of quilt making with "Churn Dash", Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders and cornerstones, 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: $ 100.00
It's time to learn to quilt! Welcome to the world of quilt making with "Churn Dash", Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders and cornerstones, 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: $ 100.00
Creative Sewing Club *Day Session* -Southington- Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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 *Day Session* -Southington- Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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, April 30th, 2025
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, April 30th, 2025
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 26th, 2025
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 - "In the Hoop Mug Rugs" *Evening Session* -Southington- Monday, April 21, 2025
Most designs are available in three sizes with MINIMUM HOOP SIZE 5 x 7. Be sure to purchase the design that best fits YOUR hoops and embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Most designs are available in three sizes with MINIMUM HOOP SIZE 5 x 7. Be sure to purchase the design that best fits YOUR hoops and embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Embroidery Club - "In the Hoop Mug Rugs" *Morning Session* -Southington- Monday, April 21, 2025
Most designs are available in three sizes with MINIMUM HOOP SIZE 5 x 7. Be sure to purchase the design that best fits YOUR hoops and embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Most designs are available in three sizes with MINIMUM HOOP SIZE 5 x 7. Be sure to purchase the design that best fits YOUR hoops and embroidery machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Kids Camp 2025 HANGING WITH FRIENDS! August 11 thru August 14
Join us for 4 days of fun while completing A different project!! All ages welcome!!
Cost: $ 225.00
Join us for 4 days of fun while completing A different project!! All ages welcome!!
Cost: $ 225.00
Kids Camp 2025, A WEEK OF GLAM! July 21 thru July 24
Join us for 4 days of fun while completing 2 different projects!! All ages welcome!!
Cost: $ 225.00
Join us for 4 days of fun while completing 2 different projects!! All ages welcome!!
Cost: $ 225.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons *Evening Session* -Southington- Monday, March 31, 2025
$20 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: $ 20.00
$20 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: $ 20.00
Mastering Your Serger - Evening Session - Southington -Tuesdays, March 25th and April 1st, 2025-- 5:00-7:00 pm
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Cost: $ 20.00
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Cost: $ 20.00
Mastering Your Serger - Morning Session - Southington -Tuesdays, March 25th and April 1st, 2025-- 10:30am-12:30
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Cost: $ 20.00
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Cost: $ 20.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine Lessons *Evening Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, April 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025
Hands-on "How To" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 20.00
Hands-on "How To" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 20.00
Mini Poppins Bag -Southington- *Evening Session* Mondays, April 7th and 14th, 2025
A smaller version of the Poppins Bag
Cost: $ 40.00
A smaller version of the Poppins Bag
Cost: $ 40.00
Mini Poppins Bag -Southington- *Morning Session* Mondays, April 7th and 14th, 2025
A smaller version of the Poppins Bag
Cost: $ 40.00
A smaller version of the Poppins Bag
Cost: $ 40.00
OESD Stitch Trip 2-Day Embroidery Event - Southington - August 22 & 23 - 9:00-4:00
Let our embroidery expert be your guide for this 2-day event as you create and embellish accessories that are perfect for taking with you on the go!
Cost: $ 125.00
Let our embroidery expert be your guide for this 2-day event as you create and embellish accessories that are perfect for taking with you on the go!
Cost: $ 125.00
Quilters Pin Cushion and Thread Catcher -Southington-*Evening Class* Thursday, April 17th and 24th, 2025
A useful tool to place near your sewing machine. Please choose Thread Catcher A or B.
Cost: $ 40.00
A useful tool to place near your sewing machine. Please choose Thread Catcher A or B.
Cost: $ 40.00
Quilters Pin Cushion and Thread Catcher -Southington-*Morning Class* Thursday, April 17th and 24th, 2025
A useful tool to place near your sewing machine. Please choose Thread Catcher A or B.
Cost: $ 40.00
A useful tool to place near your sewing machine. Please choose Thread Catcher A or B.
Cost: $ 40.00
Sewing Machine Cover*Evening Session* Southington-Mondays, May 5th and 12th, 2025
Protect your sewing machine from dust and dirt with 2 choices of cute covers
Cost: $ 40.00
Protect your sewing machine from dust and dirt with 2 choices of cute covers
Cost: $ 40.00
Sewing Machine Cover*Morning Session* Southington-Mondays, May 5th and 12th, 2025
Protect your sewing machine from dust and dirt with 2 choices of cute covers
Cost: $ 40.00
Protect your sewing machine from dust and dirt with 2 choices of cute covers
Cost: $ 40.00
WAITING LIST ONLY!! Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons *Morning Session* -Southington- Monday, March 31st, 2025
WAITING LIST ONLY!! $20 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: $ 20.00
WAITING LIST ONLY!! $20 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: $ 20.00
WAITING LIST ONLY!!! Mastering Your Sewing Machine Lessons *Morning Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, April 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 2025
Hands-on "How To" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 20.00
Hands-on "How To" for new owners. Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.
Cost: $ 20.00
WAITING LIST!! Creative Sewing Club *Evening Session* -Southington- Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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
Bernina 990 StitchWise Event - Orange - Thursday & Friday 5/22 & 23 - 10:30-4:30
Join us for a fun, interactive 2-Day event to showcase the capabilities of the amazing new Bernina 990 sewing, quilting & embroidery machine
Cost: $ 199.00
Join us for a fun, interactive 2-Day event to showcase the capabilities of the amazing new Bernina 990 sewing, quilting & embroidery machine
Cost: $ 199.00
Christmas in July Embroidery Extravaganza - Orange - July 23 & 24 - 10:30-4:00
Join us on Wednesday & Thursday, July 23 & 24 for a Two-Day Hands-On Embroidery Extravaganza. Make 3 Exciting Projects, Have Fun & Learn New Embroidery Techniques!
Cost: $ 149.00
Join us on Wednesday & Thursday, July 23 & 24 for a Two-Day Hands-On Embroidery Extravaganza. Make 3 Exciting Projects, Have Fun & Learn New Embroidery Techniques!
Cost: $ 149.00
OESD Stitch Trip 2-Day Embroidery Event - Southington - August 22 & 23 - 9:00-4:00
Let our embroidery expert be your guide for this 2-day event as you create and embellish accessories that are perfect for taking with you on the go!
Cost: $ 125.00
Let our embroidery expert be your guide for this 2-day event as you create and embellish accessories that are perfect for taking with you on the go!
Cost: $ 125.00
Calendar
Embroidery Towel of the Month Club - Glastonbury - March 25th
Want a fun project that makes your kitchen bright and your embroidery machine happy? Join us every third Tuesday of the month to create an embroidered tea towel using techniques such as cross stitch, cutwork, fringe and applique.
Mastering Your Serger - Morning Session - Southington -Tuesdays, March 25th and April 1st, 2025-- 10:30am-12:30
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.
Mastering Your Serger - Evening Session - Southington -Tuesdays, March 25th and April 1st, 2025-- 5:00-7:00 pm
Learn to love your new Serger! We'll guide you through its functions & features.