"Keeping you quilting and sew happy!"
Classes
Bernina StitchWise Serger Showcase - Glastonbury - Friday, October 4, 2024 - 10:00-4:30
Experience the next wave of serging innovation while & unleash your creativity while making a Wall-Hanging Organizer chock-full of cutting edge techniques.
Cost: $ 99.00
Experience the next wave of serging innovation while & unleash your creativity while making a Wall-Hanging Organizer chock-full of cutting edge techniques.
Cost: $ 99.00
Embroidery Fundamentals - Glastonbury - September 24 & October 1
Want to take your embroidery to the next level? This class will show you many different ways to do it. Each square in the mini quilt covers a different embroidery technique: free motion quilting, applique, tile scenes, confetti designs, shadow work and more. (Please be sure you have taken Mastering Your Embroidery Machine class and are familiar with the functions of your machine before class.)
Cost: $ 80.00
Want to take your embroidery to the next level? This class will show you many different ways to do it. Each square in the mini quilt covers a different embroidery technique: free motion quilting, applique, tile scenes, confetti designs, shadow work and more. (Please be sure you have taken Mastering Your Embroidery Machine class and are familiar with the functions of your machine before class.)
Cost: $ 80.00
Fabric Framework w/ Seth Apter - Glastonbury - October 5th
Join mixed media artist Seth Apter as we celebrate his new fabric collection "Live Out Loud." Create a collage of fabrics on a framed wood board, adding hand-stitched touches to make it your own.
Cost: $ 50.00
Join mixed media artist Seth Apter as we celebrate his new fabric collection "Live Out Loud." Create a collage of fabrics on a framed wood board, adding hand-stitched touches to make it your own.
Cost: $ 50.00
Fourteen on Point Quilt Top - Glastonbury - September 26 & October 10
This pattern by Hunter’s Design Studio looks more complicated than it is. The 54” x 68” size is perfect for lap or nap and can easily be made larger with borders.
Cost: $ 60.00
This pattern by Hunter’s Design Studio looks more complicated than it is. The 54” x 68” size is perfect for lap or nap and can easily be made larger with borders.
Cost: $ 60.00
Hand Embroidery Open Sew - Glastonbury - 8/9, 9/13, 10/11
Have you wanted a little extra space as you work on your hand-sewn projects? Are you interested in engaging in a little social time with other hand sewing enthusiasts in the area? Close to Home has the perfect classroom space for you! Bring your own materials and projects or choose one of our all-in-one embroidery kits that contains everything you need to get started.
Cost: $ 10.00
Have you wanted a little extra space as you work on your hand-sewn projects? Are you interested in engaging in a little social time with other hand sewing enthusiasts in the area? Close to Home has the perfect classroom space for you! Bring your own materials and projects or choose one of our all-in-one embroidery kits that contains everything you need to get started.
Cost: $ 10.00
Happy Scrappy Hearts Pillow: Machine Applique - Glastonbury - September 14
If you are experienced, knowledgeable and confident in your machine applique technique; it’s time to begin a project.
Cost: $ 25.00
If you are experienced, knowledgeable and confident in your machine applique technique; it’s time to begin a project.
Cost: $ 25.00
October Day: A Landscape Quilt - Glastonbury - September 7 & 21
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.
Cost: $ 42.00
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.
Cost: $ 42.00
Sew Sewcial - Glastonbury - 8/2, 8/5, 8/16, 8/19, 9/6, 9/9, 9/20, 9/23, 9/27
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
Ten Degree Wedge Tree Skirt - Glastonbury - November 2 & 16
A beautiful addition to Christmas decorations; make it Red and Green or match your own holiday color theme. Rotary cutting experience necessary.
Cost: $ 40.00
A beautiful addition to Christmas decorations; make it Red and Green or match your own holiday color theme. Rotary cutting experience necessary.
Cost: $ 40.00
#1 Pine Tree Strip Quilt - Orange - Saturday, 11/9 - 10:30-2:30
Make this quick & easy quilt from a jelly roll, or cut your own strips. Beginner & Accuquilt friendly.
Cost: $ 50.00
Make this quick & easy quilt from a jelly roll, or cut your own strips. Beginner & Accuquilt friendly.
Cost: $ 50.00
Another Bag of Tricks: A Viking Designer Epic 3 Adventure - Orange -- Friday & Saturday, 10/25 & 26 & 2024
Join us for a fantastic, two-day, hands on training to master even more of the incredible features of the Husqvarna Viking Epic 3 sewing and embroidery machine
Cost: $ 299.00
Join us for a fantastic, two-day, hands on training to master even more of the incredible features of the Husqvarna Viking Epic 3 sewing and embroidery machine
Cost: $ 299.00
Beginning Quilting - Rail Fence - Orange - Tuesdays, 9/24, 10/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 10:30-12:30
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 StitchWise Serger Showcase - Orange - Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 10:00-4:30
Experience the next wave of serging innovation while & unleash your creativity while making a Wall-Hanging Organizer chock-full of cutting edge techniques.
Cost: $ 99.00
Experience the next wave of serging innovation while & unleash your creativity while making a Wall-Hanging Organizer chock-full of cutting edge techniques.
Cost: $ 99.00
Dress A Girl Sew-A--Thon - Orange - 9/21, 10/17 & 12/10 -- 10:30-3:00
Join us for a Sew-A-Thon to Support Dress A Girl to provide beautiful, handmade dresses to girls in need
Cost: $ FREE
Join us for a Sew-A-Thon to Support Dress A Girl to provide beautiful, handmade dresses to girls in need
Cost: $ FREE
Japanese Knot Bag - Orange - Thursday, 10/10 -- 10:30-1:00
Showcase a fun fabric in this clever bag. Beginner friendly!
Cost: $ 30.00
Showcase a fun fabric in this clever bag. Beginner friendly!
Cost: $ 30.00
Let's Celebrate! - Two-Day Embroidery Party - September 19 & 20, 2024
Come Celebrate with Close to Home. This Two-Day Embroidery Party is jam packed with hands-on embroidery, education & FUN!
Cost: $ 129.00
Come Celebrate with Close to Home. This Two-Day Embroidery Party is jam packed with hands-on embroidery, education & FUN!
Cost: $ 129.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine - Evening Session - Orange - Wednesdays, 10/16 & 23 - 5:00-7:00 pm
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine - Evening Session - Orange - Wednesdays, 10/16 & 23 - 5:00-7:00 pm
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine - Morning Session - Orange - Wednesdays, 10/16 & 23 - 10:30-12:30
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 20.00
Mastering Your Serger - Evening Session - Orange -Wednesdays 11/6 & 13 -- 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 11/6 &13 -- 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 9/18, 25 & 10/2 - 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 - Wednedays 9/18, 9/25 & 10/2 - 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 - Sedona - Orange - Saturdays: 7/20, 8/17, 9/7, 10/11
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
Modern Sampler - Sedona - Orange - Fridays: 7/19, 8/16, 9/6, 10/11
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
Open Sew - Orange - Wednesdays, 7/31, 8/28, 9/11, 10/30 -- 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
Opulent Ornament - Orange - Thursday, 10/31 - 10:30-2:30
These decorative spheres make perfect holiday ornaments, but they're so pretty you might want to display them all year 'round.
Cost: $ 40.00
These decorative spheres make perfect holiday ornaments, but they're so pretty you might want to display them all year 'round.
Cost: $ 40.00
Patchwork Duffle Mini - Orange - Thursdays, 10/24, 11/7 & 14 -- 10:30-12:30
Make this roomy duffle bag from patchwork pieces, or a single fabric!
Cost: $ 60.00
Make this roomy duffle bag from patchwork pieces, or a single fabric!
Cost: $ 60.00
Quilting With a Walking Foot - Orange - Tuesdays, 11/5 & 12 -- 10:30-1:30
Use this indispensable tool to achieve greater control over your stitching and create harmony between your quilting and piecing
Cost: $ 60.00
Use this indispensable tool to achieve greater control over your stitching and create harmony between your quilting and piecing
Cost: $ 60.00
Traditional Sampler - Moulin Rouge - Orange - Saturdays: 7/27, 8/24, 9/28, 10/19
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 - Moulin Rouge - Orange - Thursdays: 7/25, 8/22, 9/26, 10/17
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 - Moulin Rouge -Orange - Fridays: 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/18
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
Water Bottle Bag - Orange - Wednesday, 10/9 - 10:30 am - 2:30pm
This practical bag is the perfect accessory for a handled water bottle & has a zippered pocket for phone, keys, wallet or other essentials
Cost: $ 40.00
This practical bag is the perfect accessory for a handled water bottle & has a zippered pocket for phone, keys, wallet or other essentials
Cost: $ 40.00
- 2024 - Saturday Sampler -Southington
HOORAY! Starting January 12th, 2024 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 12th, 2024 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
2024 - 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
Bernina StitchWise Serger Showcase - Southington - Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 10:00-4:30
Experience the next wave of serging innovation while & unleash your creativity while making a Wall-Hanging Organizer chock-full of cutting edge techniques.
Cost: $ 99.00
Experience the next wave of serging innovation while & unleash your creativity while making a Wall-Hanging Organizer chock-full of cutting edge techniques.
Cost: $ 99.00
Chubby Charmer Tote, Tuesdays October 8th and 15th, 6:00-8:30 *Evening Session*
This tote is fun to make and great for all levels.
Cost: $ 50.00
This tote is fun to make and great for all levels.
Cost: $ 50.00
Chubby Charmer Tote. Tuesdays, October 8th and 15th, 10:00-12:30 *Day Session*
This tote is fun to make and great for all levels.
Cost: $ 50.00
This tote is fun to make and great for all levels.
Cost: $ 50.00
Embroidery Club - "Pickle Pie Needle Notebook" *Evening Session* -Southington- Monday, October 21, 2024
These cute little Pin Cushions are fast and easy to make! 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
These cute little Pin Cushions are fast and easy to make! 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 - "Pickle Pie Needle Notebook" *Morning Session* -Southington- Monday, October 21, 2024
These cute little Pin Cushions are fast and easy to make! 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
These cute little Pin Cushions are fast and easy to make! 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
Introduction to Bargello -Southington- Tuesdays, October 29th and November 12th, *Daytime
Master the bargello technique to make a stunning wall hanging or table runner. Then expand on the knowledge and make a gorgeous quilt!!
Cost: $ 50.00
Master the bargello technique to make a stunning wall hanging or table runner. Then expand on the knowledge and make a gorgeous quilt!!
Cost: $ 50.00
Introduction to Bargello -Southington- Tuesdays, October 29th and November 12th, 2024 *Evening
Master the Bargello technique to make a stunning wall hanging or table runner. Then expand on the knowledge and make a gorgeous quilt!!
Cost: $ 50.00
Master the Bargello technique to make a stunning wall hanging or table runner. Then expand on the knowledge and make a gorgeous quilt!!
Cost: $ 50.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine Lessons *Evening Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, September 17th, 24th, & October 1st, 2024
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 Lessons *Morning Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, September 17th, 24th, and October 1st, 2024
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
Posh Santa Wall Hanging** -Evening Session- Thursdays, November 7th and 14th, 2024 6-9pm
This stunning project is fun and fast to create. The curved pieces work up pretty quickly!
Cost: $ 60.00
This stunning project is fun and fast to create. The curved pieces work up pretty quickly!
Cost: $ 60.00
Posh Santa Wall Hanging** -Morning Session- Thursdays, November 7th and 14th, 2024 10-1
This stunning project is fun and fast to create. The curved pieces work up pretty quickly!
Cost: $ 60.00
This stunning project is fun and fast to create. The curved pieces work up pretty quickly!
Cost: $ 60.00
Quilted Patchwork Stocking *Evening Session* -Southington- Mondays, November 4th and 11th
A fun scrap busting quilted stocking!
Cost: $ 40.00
A fun scrap busting quilted stocking!
Cost: $ 40.00
Quilted Patchwork Stocking *Morning Session* -Southington- Mondays, November 4th and 11th
A fun scrap busting quilted stocking!
Cost: $ 40.00
A fun scrap busting quilted stocking!
Cost: $ 40.00
Another Bag of Tricks: A Viking Designer Epic 3 Adventure - Orange -- Friday & Saturday, 10/25 & 26 & 2024
Join us for a fantastic, two-day, hands on training to master even more of the incredible features of the Husqvarna Viking Epic 3 sewing and embroidery machine
Cost: $ 299.00
Join us for a fantastic, two-day, hands on training to master even more of the incredible features of the Husqvarna Viking Epic 3 sewing and embroidery machine
Cost: $ 299.00
Bernina StitchWise Serger Showcase - 10/3 - Southington, 10/4 - Glastonbury, & 10/5 - Orange
Experience the next wave of serging innovation while & unleash your creativity while making a Wall-Hanging Organizer chock-full of cutting edge techniques.
Cost: $ 99.00
Experience the next wave of serging innovation while & unleash your creativity while making a Wall-Hanging Organizer chock-full of cutting edge techniques.
Cost: $ 99.00
Grandma Gatt's Sewing Retreat - February 20th through February 23rd, 2025
Join Marilyn for a 4-day sewing retreat at the Hilton Garden Inn in Glastonbury. There will be good food and lots of time to sew.
Cost: $ 399.00
Join Marilyn for a 4-day sewing retreat at the Hilton Garden Inn in Glastonbury. There will be good food and lots of time to sew.
Cost: $ 399.00
Let's Celebrate! - Two-Day Embroidery Party - September 19 & 20, 2024
Come Celebrate with Close to Home. This Two-Day Embroidery Party is jam packed with hands-on embroidery, education & FUN!
Cost: $ 129.00
Come Celebrate with Close to Home. This Two-Day Embroidery Party is jam packed with hands-on embroidery, education & FUN!
Cost: $ 129.00