May 2024 newsletter

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Upcoming 2024 Classes

You can sign up on our website, over the phone with us, or in person at the shop.
*also our website tells you everything you need to prep for, and bring on class day

Twirl-n-Spin Table Runner class

**Please note: if you still want to sign up please pick up your kit in the morning. There is pre-class prep.

Taught by Melissa

This Saturday May 11 from 4pm - 6pm

Class Cost: $47 (includes kit)

Learn how to use your 60 degree diamond ruler to make stars. Kit included. *Fabric is from Riley Blake's Red, White & Bang line.

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Dance of the Dragonflies class

Taught by Mary Kate

Saturday June 8th from 4pm - 6pm

Class Cost: $30

This class will teach students to dimensional curve technique which creates a curved illusion without curved piecing. students will plan on completing one dragonfly during class and follow the pattern to finish the panel at home.

You will need to buy the pattern for this class. Dance of the Dragonflies $10.00. 
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Crazy 8's quilt class

Taught by Stephanie

Saturday June15th from 4pm - 6pm

Class Cost: $30

Vintage Inspired Crazy Quilt Made Easy - 55 x 55.

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Yellow Brick Road - Begining Quilt Class

Taught by Melissa

Saturday's: June 22, July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17,       August 31, September 28, & October 19

From 4 to 6 pm

Cost: $340

This price includes the 8 sessions of class instruction, the pattern, and all the fabric needed to complete a quilt top (as per usual, not including batting, backing or binding). 

The quilt is a 57x75"  throw, that comes together fast. Great for all skill levels. 

In this an 8 week class you will learn all the aspects of piecing a quilt top. Everything from choosing your fabrics to putting on your binding. Backing, batting and binding NOT included, and are available for purchase.
 

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Hot Crossed Stars Intermediate Class

Taught by Melissa

Saturday's: July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 21 & October 12

From 4 - 6 pm

Cost: $350

This class is a great follow up to our beginning quilting class. This price includes the class instruction, the pattern, and all the fabric needed to complete a quilt top. The quilt is 80x96 twin size, that uses strip piecing, and comes together fast. Great for all skill levels. In this 6 week class you will not only piece the top, but learn tips & tricks on how to work with bias, and how to do mitered borders. Backing, batting, and binding are available for purchase.

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Finally, just a reminder:

Frank Tucker, our sewing machine repair technician, comes to the shop each Wednesday for sewing machine pick-up and drop-off. If you want to show your machine some "tune-up" love, or it needs repairing, drop it off at the shop by end of day Tuesday, and barring anything extreme is wrong with it, you can pick it back up the following Thursday.

His prices are as follows:

Mechanical Machines - $110

Computerized Machines and Sergers - $130

 Embroidery Machines - $160

He accepts cash only, so please be prepared for that upon pick-up.

       




         We can't wait to see you at our new classes, & events.
Plus we have more coming. 

Much love, A Crafted Cottage