Hanukkah Hours:

Sunday December 21- Sunday December 28:
11:00- 4:00

Regular Hours Starting: Monday December 29:

Sunday- Thursday: 11:00- 6:00
Friday- Saturday: CLOSED

Quilting Classes

Quilting:

Beginner Quilting Class with Sara

The basic sampler was designed for the beginner quilter to learn how to measure, cut, and sew these easy 4 blocks, complete with sashing and borders. Once your quilt top is completed, we will add the back, batting and stitch in the ditch. Add the binding and you quilt is done. Homework will be given.
8 sessions, 2 hours each, $140
Tuesdays January 6, 13, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3
10:00- 12:00 or 7:00- 9:00
Level: Beginner

Attic Window Workshop with Sara

Always a striking quilt, perfect for any age group. Start on your quilt-top the easy way!
1 session, 3 hours, $55
Sunday February 15. 1:00- 4:00
Level: Sewing machine skills required

The Quilted Big Bag with Sara

Learn to make a large tote perfect for all you shopping needs or a diaper bag for all the baby’s needs. Pocket placements and quilting are your choice.
1 session, 3 hours, $55
Sunday March 8. 1:00- 4:00
Level: Beginner- advanced. Machine skills required

English Paper Piecing Hexagons with Susan

Learn how to get your points sharp and do inset piecing using this traditional hand technique. In this five-week class you will start at the beginning with choosing fabric and finishing with a binding. This project is totally portable; you can work on it anywhere!
5 sessions 2 hours each, $89
Thursdays January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26. 11:00- 1:00 or 7:00- 9:00
Level: Beginner

Cheater Tumbling Block with Merrie

Love ‘tumbling blocks’ but hate the idea of set-in pieces? Start on this classic quilt top the fun & easy way.
1 session, 3 hours, $45
Wednesday March 25. 6:30- 9:30
Level: Machine skills required

Crazy Eights with Merrie

Learn a fun and easy technique to make multiple 8 point stars. You will be surprised how quickly you can put together a starry quilt top. Book and ruler required. Crazy Eights by Mary Sue Suit available for purchase.
4 sessions, 2 hours each, $85
Wednesdays February 11, 18, 25, March 4. 7:00- 9:00
Level: Intermediate/ advanced

1-2-3-4 Tricks Galore with Merrie

Brush up on tricks and learn: 1-Mitered corners 2-Bindings 3-Log Cabins 4-Flying Geese
4 sessions, 2 hours each
Wednesdays January 7, 21, February 4, 18. 1:30- 3:30
Register for 1 or all:
1 class- $18
Series of 4- $60
Level: Beginner
Block of the Month with Merrie

We will work on Eleanor Burns Underground Railroad quilt. Every workshop will be 45 minutes of learning pointers on how to make the month’s block. Some months may have two bocks. The last month will include setting options. You must bring the finished block to the next month’s meeting, if not there is an added $5 fee. The book is recommended, not required. Call to reserve your copy. Homework will be given.
$45 per year- Two yards of fabric is included to begin, with a choice of two color-ways.
On the last Sunday of every month, except September, starting January 25. 10:00- 10:45
Level: Intermediate, sewing machine skills required.

HQ16 Introduction with Merrie

Learn to load, thread and quilt on our long-arm quilting machine. Supplies included.
1 session, 3 hours, $110
Call to make an appointment at 718-338-6104

Foundation Paper Piecing Workshop with Malke

Accurate piecing by machine is indeed possible. Try your hand (and machine) on this popular technique. All supplies included.
2 sessions, 1-½ hours each, $35
Thursdays January 8 and 22. 1:00- 2:30
or March 5 and 19. 1:00- 2:30
Level: Machine skills required
Postcard Club with Madi

Try your hand at original fabric collage and fusing techniques to create a one-of-a-kind fabric postcard. For art quilters or wanna be's. Timtex provided.
1 session, 1 hour, $12
Sunday March 22. 1:00- 2:00
Level: All levels, all ages
Selvage pillow with Madi

You know how quilting influences you to keep every little scrap? Now we will create a pillow cover out of garbage scraps- the selvage! Pillow supplied. Bring in all your selvage edges! A book will be available for sale (not required).
1 session, 2 hours, $45
Monday April 20. 4:00- 6:00 or 7:00- 9:00
Level: Beginner, machine skills required

Convergence with Joyce

Classic quilt designed by Ricky Tims that is easier to do than it looks! Try this new technique to make a quilt top for a wall. Book will be available for sale (not required).
3 session, 2 hours each, $60
Tuesdays April 21, 28, May 5. 4:30 –6:30
Level: Machine and rotary cutting skills required.

Convergence with Cheri

Described above.
1session, 4 hours, $55
Sunday January 4. 9:30 –1:30

Quilt As You Go with Charles

A great technique to learn how to quilt your own quilt in small pieces and then connect them to make a large finished piece without being intimidated by the area to quilt. The focus of this quilt is also in learning good fabric choices. Finished quilt will be reversible. Homework will be given.
2 sessions, 3 ½ hours each, $65
Sundays February 22, March 8. 12:30- 4:00
Level: Beginner, machine skills required
Piping Hot Curves with Charles

You will learn to add piping to enhance your projects; also, a great curved piecing technique. Book required: Piping Hot Curves by Susan Cleveland will be available for purchase.
2 sessions, 3 hours each, $60
Sundays January 11, 18. 10:30- 1:30Level: Intermediate/ advanced

Sewing and Craft Classes

Sewing:

Mother and Daughter Basic Sewing with Joyce

KwikSew Pattern #3411 (required, not included)
Girl’s skirt and bolero. Pull-on skirt has an elastic waist and ruffles. Bottom edge of skirt has optional lace or trim. Bolero has ribbon tie closure and shoulders extend to form cap sleeves.
4 sessions, 2 hours each, $75
Sundays February 8, 15, March 1, 8. 10:00- 12:00
Level: Beginner

Children Sewing with Joyce

9-12 years old
KwikSew Pattern #3551(required, not included)
We will make a pillowcase and a nightgown while learning how to read a pattern and use a sewing machine.
4 sessions, 2 hours each, $75
Sundays January 11, 18, 25, February 1. 2:00- 4:00
Or Tuesdays January 13, 20, 27, February 3. 4:30- 6:30
Level: Beginner

Adult Sewing with Roxy

KwikSew Pattern #3526 (required, not included)
We will make a lined bag with an inside patch pocket and zipper, darts, and tucks. You will learn skills you will need to sew garments. Homework will be given.
5 sessions, 2 hours each, $85
Wednesdays January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 15. 11:00- 1:00
or 3 sessions, 3 hours each, $85
Wednesdays March 18, 25, April 1. [1 class-11:00- 3:00] 11:00- 2:00
Level: Beginner

Other:
Fabric Jewelry with Madi

Using wire, colorful fabric strips and your imagination, you can create unique fiber art jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, and broaches. Supplies included. Book will be available for purchase (not required).
1 session, 2 hours, $45
Sunday March 22. 10:00- 12:00
Level: All levels and ages

Beginner Sewing Class

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