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"Keeping you quilting and sew happy!"

Glastonbury Location
Store Hours

860-633-0721
Orange Location
Store Hours

203-878-1654
Southington Location
Store Hours

860-793-6639
Close to Home Glastonbury is introducing a new program entitled Sew N Grow which will meet once a month. Each class will be taught by a different staff member and projects will focus on sewing techniques expanding your sewing knowledge, as well as having fun. In addition, whatever you purchase for the class and that day, you will get 15% discount.

All Glastonbury Classes


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
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, cutting machines, machine construction, long arm quilting and a new generation of tools and accessories save time and increase precision for todays stitchers. Step into this world and make a quilt ALA 2023!

Cost: $ 110.00
Learn to make bias binding, create a label and a casing on the quilts you have finished. Dont have one ready? Bring a 20-inch square sandwich for practice.

Cost: $ 25.00
You have just finished your quilt, now it is time for the label! Join Gail to learn how to make custom quilt labels on your embroidery machine all ITH (in the hoop).

Cost: $ 25.00
This class is perfect for a brand-new embroidery machine owner or an embroiderer who knows they are not using their embroidery machine to its fullest potential. Each square in the mini quilt covers a different embroidery technique, free motion quilting, applique, tile scenes, confetti designs, cut work and more.

Cost: $ 80.00
Have fun making a quilt top 38 x 45 with just 6 fat quarters. Perfect size for baby or a crib. If you like the borders we added, it becomes great nap or lap quilt!

Cost: $ 50.00
This class is set up to help you enhance your hand embroidery skills and techniques.

Cost: $ 20.00
This class is set up to help you enhance your hand embroidery skills and techniques.

Cost: $ 20.00
This class is set up to help you enhance your hand embroidery skills and techniques.

Cost: $ 20.00
Welcome to Machine Applique II. You have perfected your machine technique now it is time for a project. Use the Happy Scrappy Hearts, a free downloadable project by Susan Beck of Sewfeet.com or bring your own pattern

Cost: $ 20.00
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
Volunteers are needed to help sew nightshirts and comfort pillows for our 10th annual Middlesex Health Hospice & Palliative Care Program Sew-A-Thon. The fabrics are precut, an instructor will lead you, and machines are supplied by Close to Home. Enjoy food, beverages, games, prizes, and fun all day. Bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help. Everyone is invited, even inexperienced stitchers! Volunteers are needed to iron, pin, stuff, and close pillows.

Cost: $ FREE
Always a great way to use your 2 1/2" strips. Do you need a project bag or something for an overnight get away? Come join us to make this great versatile bag! You will not stop at just one Mondo Bag!

Cost: $ 45.00
This runner is made in your choice of colors; a great way to showcase a favorite fabric and some coordinates. Some of you may recognize the pattern from a past Connecticut Quilt Shop Hop.

Cost: $ 25.00
Create an edgy, sophisticated quilt using the Seth Apter Storyboard fabrics. Who needs a pattern when you can improv? Beginner or experienced makers, if you have been waiting to jump into the wild wonderful world of improv piecing this is your opportunity! All cutting and piecing techniques will be taught in class to make an approximately 43-inch x 43-inch top.

Cost: $ 40.00
Sometimes the thought of quilting a queen-sized quilt on your domestic sewing machine can be frightening. Learn a creative way to quilt the blocks and attach them with sashing for a seamless quilt completion!

Cost: $ 55.00
Spend the day with Gail Yellen, Bernina Serger Ambassador and national serger teacher, making a blinged out Christmas stocking! Explore reverse flatlock ladders, stacked coverstitching, pintucks, and even fringe all on Bernina Bernina Overlock/Serger 8 series machines!

Cost: $ 75.00
Spend an afternoon with the incredibly talented mixed-media artist Seth Apter at this informal meet and greet. Seth will be showing some of his works and inspirations while introducing his new fabric from Free Spirit named Storyboard.

Cost: $ 25.00
Sashiko, traditionally done by hand, is historically influenced by the Greek, Persians, Indians and Chinese. It was traditionally done on indigo dyed fabrics with white cotton thread. Taking our machine skills to a new level, we will put decorative thread in the bobbin and recreate the look of hand stitched Sashiko! Make a fabulous pillow in your choice of sizes.

Cost: $ 25.00
Sashiko, traditionally done by hand, is historically influenced by the Greek, Persians, Indians and Chinese. It was traditionally done on indigo dyed fabrics with white cotton thread. Taking our machine skills to a new level, we will put decorative thread in the bobbin and recreate the look of hand stitched Sashiko! Make a fabulous pillow in your choice of sizes.

Cost: $ 25.00
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
Join us for this great, new 12-month Block of the Month. First three dates listed above with dates to be added as the year progresses.

Cost: $ 150.00
Have you been saving T-Shirts? T-Shirt quilts are a fun quilting project for any skill level. You will learn how to cut, prepare, and piece your T-Shirts to create a long lasting and beautiful keepsake quilt.

Cost: $ 50.00
Using a Debbie Quinn pattern, make this apron with your own design additions. Perfect for serger or sewing machine, make them as hostess gifts any time of this year! The pattern has lots of extras and comes in multiple sizes.

Cost: $ 30.00
Make this quick & easy quilt from a jelly roll, or cut your own strips. Beginner & Accuquilt friendly.

Cost: $ 50.00
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
Join Ditto Event Specialist Caryne Mount to explore the features & benefits of the revolutionary Ditto pattern projector. Use these skills to construct a stylish & comfy lounge set.

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
Take your novice quilting skills to the next level for perfect points, square corners & a flat quilt

Cost: $ 60.00
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
Simple modern pattern features bold angles. Fat Quarter Friendly

Cost: $ 60.00
Bring your current project(s), machine, tools, something for lunch or snack. Drop in any time or stay all day!

Cost: $ 10.00
Use the Accuquilt cutting system to craft beautiful blocks with precision & accuracy

Cost: $ 100.00
Learn to make these fun and addictive rope bowls using cotton clothesline. Add colorful fabric, thread, or applique to personalize your bowl. Make any size or shape!

Cost: $ 30.00
Spend the day with Gail Yellen, Bernina Serger Ambassador and national serger teacher, making a blinged-out Christmas stocking! Explore reverse flatlock ladders, stacked cover stitching, pintucks, and even fringe -- all on Bernina Sergers!

Cost: $ 75.00
Join us at Close to Home Orange for a fun, special event to introduce the brand new Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic, and experience its unique features.

Cost: $ 10.00
Perfect for beginners! Click on class title to view class description and dates.

Cost: $ 10.00
HOORAY! Starting January 13th, 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
A wonky set of trees set in a table runner. Fun project for the Christmas, Autumn holiday or any time of the year!

Cost: $ 40.00
A wonky set of trees set in a table runner. Fun project for the Christmas, Autumn holidays, or any time of the year!

Cost: $ 40.00
Trapunto is a centuries-old style where fabric is raised with batting. 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
Trapunto is a centuries-old style where fabric is raised with batting. 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
Turn a jelly roll into a functional area rug or a decorative tree skirt. Selecting fabric is easy--the jelly roll does all the work!

Cost: $ 50.00
Turn a jelly roll into a functional area rug or a decorative tree skirt. Selecting your fabric is easy--the jelly roll does all the work!

Cost: $ 50.00
The Turkey Table Runner is a nice addition to your holiday table. Project is suitable for the confident beginner.

Cost: $ 40.00
The Turkey Table Runner is a nice addition to your Holiday Table! Suitable for confident beginner.

Cost: $ 40.00
277 Hebron Ave
Glastonbury, CT
860-633-0721
196 Boston Post Rd
Orange, CT
203-878-1654
995 Queen St
Southington, CT
860-793-6639