"Keeping you quilting and sew happy!"
Glastonbury Location
860-633-0721
860-633-0721
Orange Location
203-878-1654
203-878-1654
Southington Location
860-793-6639
860-793-6639
Classes
Creative Sewing Club - *Day Session* - Glastonbury
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability. This months project is a Reversible Holiday Table Runner!
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability. This months project is a Reversible Holiday Table Runner!
Cost: $ 20.00
Creative Sewing Club - *Evening Session* - Glastonbury
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability. This months project is a Reversible Holiday Table Runner!
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Projects incorporate new techniques to enhance your sewing ability. This months project is a Reversible Holiday Table Runner!
Cost: $ 20.00
Embroidery Club *2019*- *Day Session* - Glastonbury
It's time to start using your embroidery machine more often and in new ways.
Cost: $ 20.00
It's time to start using your embroidery machine more often and in new ways.
Cost: $ 20.00
Embroidery Club *2019*- *Evening Session* - Glastonbury
It's time to start using your embroidery machine more often and in new ways.
Cost: $ 20.00
It's time to start using your embroidery machine more often and in new ways.
Cost: $ 20.00
Free Sew Days - Glastonbury
Bring your current project(s), machine, tools, something for lunch or snack. It's like an old fashioned "bee" with quilters who are willing to share their experience, ideas, opinions and friendship. Drop in any time or stay all day.
Cost: $ FREE
Bring your current project(s), machine, tools, something for lunch or snack. It's like an old fashioned "bee" with quilters who are willing to share their experience, ideas, opinions and friendship. Drop in any time or stay all day.
Cost: $ FREE
Friday & Saturday Sampler 2018 - *Day Session* - Glastonbury
2018 brings us to our 17th Sampler Quilt!
Cost: $ 10.00
2018 brings us to our 17th Sampler Quilt!
Cost: $ 10.00
Friday & Saturday Sampler 2018 - *Evening Session* - Glastonbury
2018 brings us to our 17th Sampler Quilt!
Cost: $ 10.00
2018 brings us to our 17th Sampler Quilt!
Cost: $ 10.00
Girls Night Out - Glastonbury
Friday night sewing parties = Great fun, serious snacking and sewing. Bring a current project to work on.
Cost: $ 10.00
Friday night sewing parties = Great fun, serious snacking and sewing. Bring a current project to work on.
Cost: $ 10.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons *2019* - *Day Session* - Glastonbury
Learn what creates beautiful embroidery: proper hooping, correct stabilizers, needles, bobbin and embroidery threads, digitized designs, software options and more. It's free if you purchased your machine at Close to Home, other inquiries are welcome.
Cost: $ 150.00
Learn what creates beautiful embroidery: proper hooping, correct stabilizers, needles, bobbin and embroidery threads, digitized designs, software options and more. It's free if you purchased your machine at Close to Home, other inquiries are welcome.
Cost: $ 150.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons *2019* - *Evening Session* - Glastonbury
Learn what creates beautiful embroidery: proper hooping, correct stabilizers, needles, bobbin and embroidery threads, digitized designs, software options and more. It's free if you purchased your machine at Close to Home, other inquiries are welcome.
Cost: $ 150.00
Learn what creates beautiful embroidery: proper hooping, correct stabilizers, needles, bobbin and embroidery threads, digitized designs, software options and more. It's free if you purchased your machine at Close to Home, other inquiries are welcome.
Cost: $ 150.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine *2019* - *Day Session* - Glastonbury
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 *2019* - *Evening Session* - Glastonbury
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
Quilt in a Pillow *Glastonbury Location*
What's better than a quilt... a quilt in a pillow!
Cost: $ 40.00
What's better than a quilt... a quilt in a pillow!
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginning Quilting - Orange
Quilting is fun, easy, creative and relaxing. This class teaches everything you need to know for a successful first time quilting experience.
Cost: $ 95.00
Quilting is fun, easy, creative and relaxing. This class teaches everything you need to know for a successful first time quilting experience.
Cost: $ 95.00
Ebony & Ivory 2018-2019 - Orange
The Ebony & Ivory Sampler features Kim Deihl's Ebony & Onyx black fabrics, paired with creamy Ivory colored fabric from a variety of manufacturers. By choosing their own "background" participants can customize the look of their finished quilts.
Cost: $ 10.00
The Ebony & Ivory Sampler features Kim Deihl's Ebony & Onyx black fabrics, paired with creamy Ivory colored fabric from a variety of manufacturers. By choosing their own "background" participants can customize the look of their finished quilts.
Cost: $ 10.00
Floral Menagerie On The Go *Morning Session* - Orange
New For 2018 - Based On The Floral Menagerie Collection From In The Beginning Fabrics, We Will Construct A Beautiful 72 x 96 (or Large) Quilt Using The Accuquilt Go Cutter System and Machine Applique
Cost: $ 20.00
New For 2018 - Based On The Floral Menagerie Collection From In The Beginning Fabrics, We Will Construct A Beautiful 72 x 96 (or Large) Quilt Using The Accuquilt Go Cutter System and Machine Applique
Cost: $ 20.00
Floral Menagerie On The Go *Evening Session* - Orange
New For 2018 - Based On The Floral Menagerie Collection From In The Beginning Fabrics, We Will Construct A Beautiful 72X96 (or Larger) Quilt Using The Accuquilt Go Cutter System and Machine Applique
Cost: $ 20.00
New For 2018 - Based On The Floral Menagerie Collection From In The Beginning Fabrics, We Will Construct A Beautiful 72X96 (or Larger) Quilt Using The Accuquilt Go Cutter System and Machine Applique
Cost: $ 20.00
How to Use a Sewing Machine - Orange
Join the family and learn how to use your new sewing machine, or brush up on old skills with us.
Cost: $ 35.00
Join the family and learn how to use your new sewing machine, or brush up on old skills with us.
Cost: $ 35.00
Intro to Bernina Software 8 - Orange
Learn everything you'll need to know to use your new software like a Pro.
Cost: $ 40.00
Learn everything you'll need to know to use your new software like a Pro.
Cost: $ 40.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine *Evening Session* - Orange
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 200.00
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 200.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine *Day Session* - Orange
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 200.00
Maximize your investment. Learn everything you'll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine.
Cost: $ 200.00
Mastering Your Sewing Machine *Day Session* - Orange
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
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 Sampler - Bohemian Rhapsody 2018 *Orange*
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques. The theme and color scheme for the new 2018 Modern Sampler will be revealed at the first class. Stay tuned!
Cost: $ 10.00
Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques. The theme and color scheme for the new 2018 Modern Sampler will be revealed at the first class. Stay tuned!
Cost: $ 10.00
New Sampler in Orange!
With the coming of a new year, comes a new sampler! RSVP today!
Cost: $ 10.00
With the coming of a new year, comes a new sampler! RSVP today!
Cost: $ 10.00
Thread Painting - Orange
Embellish the beauty of pre-printed fabric panels with thread painting. This class will explore panels selection, thread painting supplies & techniques, as well as hands-on practice.
Cost: $ 40.00
Embellish the beauty of pre-printed fabric panels with thread painting. This class will explore panels selection, thread painting supplies & techniques, as well as hands-on practice.
Cost: $ 40.00
2018 - Lovely Garden II *Evening Session Only* -Southington
Come and join us to make this great 57" x 71" Block of the Month quilt. This quilt has 12 blocks and is a great opportunity to learn many techniques. Some of the techniques include paper piecing, machine applique, decorative stitching, couching, and piping. Each class you will receive three patterns and a 3-hour class that will start with a demonstration and end with a "hands-on" session. Store staff will help you pick out your fabrics so you can personalize and complete your quilt. Fee includes full size patterns and directions for 12 blocks, plus 4-classes.
Cost: $ 120.00
Come and join us to make this great 57" x 71" Block of the Month quilt. This quilt has 12 blocks and is a great opportunity to learn many techniques. Some of the techniques include paper piecing, machine applique, decorative stitching, couching, and piping. Each class you will receive three patterns and a 3-hour class that will start with a demonstration and end with a "hands-on" session. Store staff will help you pick out your fabrics so you can personalize and complete your quilt. Fee includes full size patterns and directions for 12 blocks, plus 4-classes.
Cost: $ 120.00
2019 - Blessings of Autumn 2nd Harvest Applique Quilt *Evening Session* -Southington
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this autumn themed quilt.
Cost: $ 100.00
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this autumn themed quilt.
Cost: $ 100.00
2019 - Blessings of Autumn 2nd Harvest Applique Quilt *Morning Session* -Southington
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this autumn themed quilt.
Cost: $ 100.00
Join us in our continuing journey celebrating the season of the year with this autumn themed quilt.
Cost: $ 100.00
2019 - Saturday Sampler -Southington
Sign up now!! 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
Sign up now!! 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
2019 - Saturday Sampler Basic - Southington
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
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! Qube Block Party - Holiday Medley *Evening Session* -Southington
Let's have fun learning how to make blocks using your Accuquilt Mix & Match Go Qubes. Classes will be held monthly on the last Thursday of the month. Each month we will make a different block. You can use any size Mix & Match Go Qube to make the blocks. The instructions will be the same, but the finished size will match the size of the Qube that you are using.
Cost: $ 15.00
Let's have fun learning how to make blocks using your Accuquilt Mix & Match Go Qubes. Classes will be held monthly on the last Thursday of the month. Each month we will make a different block. You can use any size Mix & Match Go Qube to make the blocks. The instructions will be the same, but the finished size will match the size of the Qube that you are using.
Cost: $ 15.00
Accuquilt Go! Qube Block Party - Holiday Medley *Morning Session* -Southington
Let's have fun learning how to make blocks using your Accuquilt Mix & Match Go Qubes. Classes will be held monthly on the last Thursday of the month. Each month we will make a different block. You can use any size Mix & Match Go Qube to make the blocks. The instructions will be the same, but the finished size will match the size of the Qube that you are using.
Cost: $ 15.00
Let's have fun learning how to make blocks using your Accuquilt Mix & Match Go Qubes. Classes will be held monthly on the last Thursday of the month. Each month we will make a different block. You can use any size Mix & Match Go Qube to make the blocks. The instructions will be the same, but the finished size will match the size of the Qube that you are using.
Cost: $ 15.00
Beginning Quilting - Pinwheels! *Day Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2019
Start here! Welcome to the world of quilt making with pinwheels, sashing, cornerstones, inner borders and more. Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun and quick pattern. 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
Start here! Welcome to the world of quilt making with pinwheels, sashing, cornerstones, inner borders and more. Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun and quick pattern. 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 - Pinwheels! *Evening Session* -Southington- Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2019
Start here! Welcome to the world of quilt making with pinwheels, sashing, cornerstones, inner borders and more. Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun and quick pattern. 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
Start here! Welcome to the world of quilt making with pinwheels, sashing, cornerstones, inner borders and more. Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, add borders, machine quilt and bind as you construct this fun and quick pattern. 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
Creative Sewing Club *Day Session* -Southington
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
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
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 - "Seasonal Welcome Signs" *Evening Session* -Southington- Monday, January 7, 2019
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
Embroidery Club - "Seasonal Welcome Signs" *Morning Session* -Southington- Monday, January 7, 2019
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
Finishing Up *Morning Session Only* -Southington- Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Finish up that project that you've been working on but are having trouble getting completed. The instructor will be available to help answer your questions and get you started again.
Cost: $ 30.00
Finish up that project that you've been working on but are having trouble getting completed. The instructor will be available to help answer your questions and get you started again.
Cost: $ 30.00
Mastering Your Embroidery Machine Lessons *Day Session* -Southington- Monday, May 13, 2019
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 *Evening Session* -Southington- Monday, May 13, 2019
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 - Tuesdays, March 19th, and 26th, 2019
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
Not Just Another Towel *Evening Session* - Southington
A twelve-month program designed to use different sewing machine techniques and accessories each month. Combine these techniques with machine applique or machine embroidery (optional) to complete a seasonal towel with each class.
Cost: $ 15.00
A twelve-month program designed to use different sewing machine techniques and accessories each month. Combine these techniques with machine applique or machine embroidery (optional) to complete a seasonal towel with each class.
Cost: $ 15.00
Open Sew -Southington - Wednesday: 1/2/19 Mondays: 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, 5/6, 6/3, 7/8, 8/5, 9/9, 10/7, 11/4, and 12/2/2019
Close To Home will make the classroom available for your sewing enjoyment. Bring your project, friends, and a lunch.
Cost: $ 5.00
Close To Home will make the classroom available for your sewing enjoyment. Bring your project, friends, and a lunch.
Cost: $ 5.00
Ruler Work! INTRO Sampler Class -Southington- Saturday, January 26, 2019 -- 10am-4pm
An introduction to Template Quilting. Explore Ruler Work "hands-on" and take your quilting to the next level.
Cost: $ 85.00
An introduction to Template Quilting. Explore Ruler Work "hands-on" and take your quilting to the next level.
Cost: $ 85.00
Ruler Work! Ruler Class 101 A/B STUDENT -Southington- Saturday, February 23, 2019 and Saturday, March 2, 2019 -- 10am-4pm
Two day intermediate class. A pre-requisite to this class is the INTRO Sampler Class.
Cost: $ 170.00
Two day intermediate class. A pre-requisite to this class is the INTRO Sampler Class.
Cost: $ 170.00