Calendar
Fabulous Foot - Project Day
Each Quarter, we will have a few hours that is devoted to the great Bernina Feet. We all have them or have looked at them. We have feet in our possession that we don't use to their full potential. These lecture/demo/hands on sessions are meant to solve the mysteries and help you become more familiar with the great BERNINA feet! We will have machines in the classroom for you to use.
990 - Learn it, Love it, Use it Classes - Quilting Functionality on your machine
This is your time to come in and join us to learn your new 990. This is the 3rd class on this machine. This will cover the rest of Embroidery, and at least touch on how this machine makes quilting in the hoop easier.
Get to Know your Software Tuesday!
We will be continuing our Software classes during the week for 2025. In fact - we are increasing the material that we will provide each week. For those who have the DesignerPlus version of software, we will be covering features and functions just for you, in addition to lessons for the Creator level of the software.
Classes
Making Bags Book Club - from Sallie Tomato
This 6 month club will walk you through an introduction to bag making through bag completion. Each month you will build on your knowledge and skills. You will create 5 new projects designed to accomplish these goals. The first class will be lecture demo and the 5 remaining classes you will need machines and supplies as you will be creating 5 different style bags. This is a great class to get involved in whether you are a novice and just getting started or want to start creating bags or if you are seasoned but learned by the trial and error method.
Cost: $ 50.00
This 6 month club will walk you through an introduction to bag making through bag completion. Each month you will build on your knowledge and skills. You will create 5 new projects designed to accomplish these goals. The first class will be lecture demo and the 5 remaining classes you will need machines and supplies as you will be creating 5 different style bags. This is a great class to get involved in whether you are a novice and just getting started or want to start creating bags or if you are seasoned but learned by the trial and error method.
Cost: $ 50.00
Travel Essentials - By Annie pattern
Carry the essentials in style in this handy Travel Essentials 2.0 set that includes a handy fold-up organizer and a bonus hot tools sleeve. They'll keep your essentials organized at home or on the road! The Organizer has mesh and vinyl pockets for visible storage. A deep zippered pocket on the bottom on the inside is perfect for larger items. A zippered pocket on the outside conceals a Hanging Strap that enables the Organizer to be hung from a rod or hook. A coordinating Hot Tools Sleeve has two compartments, including an outer pocket for cords.
Cost: $ 45.00
Carry the essentials in style in this handy Travel Essentials 2.0 set that includes a handy fold-up organizer and a bonus hot tools sleeve. They'll keep your essentials organized at home or on the road! The Organizer has mesh and vinyl pockets for visible storage. A deep zippered pocket on the bottom on the inside is perfect for larger items. A zippered pocket on the outside conceals a Hanging Strap that enables the Organizer to be hung from a rod or hook. A coordinating Hot Tools Sleeve has two compartments, including an outer pocket for cords.
Cost: $ 45.00
Ultimate Travel Bag - a By Annie Pattern
We had so much fun with the first class, we are running this one again! The perfect travel companion, this functional bag includes a comfortable padded adjustable carrying strap and quick-grab side handles, as well as a handy trolley sleeve on back to secure the bag to rolling luggage. This is a must have for travel opportunities in 2026! We will be doing 3 classes. The first will be discussing and quilting the fabric. You will have time for any catchup between classes.
Cost: $ 90.00
We had so much fun with the first class, we are running this one again! The perfect travel companion, this functional bag includes a comfortable padded adjustable carrying strap and quick-grab side handles, as well as a handy trolley sleeve on back to secure the bag to rolling luggage. This is a must have for travel opportunities in 2026! We will be doing 3 classes. The first will be discussing and quilting the fabric. You will have time for any catchup between classes.
Cost: $ 90.00
Embroidery Club - 2026
Come join the fun each month for Embroidery Club. Typically held on the 4th Saturday except when other happenings in the shop force us to adjust the date! We start at 10:00 and this club is FREE! We try to bring to you a technique or tool each month as well as what is new! Bring your Show and Tell as others need your inspiration to keep them going too. Bring your questions and we can help you help others be successful.
Cost: $ FREE
Come join the fun each month for Embroidery Club. Typically held on the 4th Saturday except when other happenings in the shop force us to adjust the date! We start at 10:00 and this club is FREE! We try to bring to you a technique or tool each month as well as what is new! Bring your Show and Tell as others need your inspiration to keep them going too. Bring your questions and we can help you help others be successful.
Cost: $ FREE
Quilt Club
Sign up and come on in for Quilt Club -- with a donut as well. Here's your chance to talk about fabrics, patterns completed projects and challenges you have faced during a project. We will provide the fun -- you just come and enjoy.
Cost: $ FREE
Sign up and come on in for Quilt Club -- with a donut as well. Here's your chance to talk about fabrics, patterns completed projects and challenges you have faced during a project. We will provide the fun -- you just come and enjoy.
Cost: $ FREE
Software Inspirations 2026/Software Building Blocks
Come join us every month as we present a lesson about the Bernina Software V9. Share your ideas and questions as everyone learns from these events! For 2026 Bernina has put the lessons online in Skill Hub. We will continuing the series from the Building Blocks series, along with a few lessons that we have created.
Cost: $ FREE
Come join us every month as we present a lesson about the Bernina Software V9. Share your ideas and questions as everyone learns from these events! For 2026 Bernina has put the lessons online in Skill Hub. We will continuing the series from the Building Blocks series, along with a few lessons that we have created.
Cost: $ FREE
HoopSisters - Sampler Bouquet
HoopSisters are embroidery designers that create versatile embroidery/quilting patterns that allow you to create quilts, pillows, table runners, wall hangings and just lets your creativity be the boss. With there one of a kind batting/stabilizer called battilizer, you will be able to create in the hoop projects. For this class, we are featuring the first class for the Sampler Bouquet Pattern.
Cost: $ 35.00
HoopSisters are embroidery designers that create versatile embroidery/quilting patterns that allow you to create quilts, pillows, table runners, wall hangings and just lets your creativity be the boss. With there one of a kind batting/stabilizer called battilizer, you will be able to create in the hoop projects. For this class, we are featuring the first class for the Sampler Bouquet Pattern.
Cost: $ 35.00
Open Embroidery
These days are set aside for you - to come start or finish any embroidery designs/projects that you have. Bring whatever you have and we will help you. Got stabilizer questions, we got you. Got hooping questions, we got you. Plus this is a great place to come to find your embroidery mojo again! Need a new hobby, come check out this class and see what the hype is all about.
Cost: $ 20.00
These days are set aside for you - to come start or finish any embroidery designs/projects that you have. Bring whatever you have and we will help you. Got stabilizer questions, we got you. Got hooping questions, we got you. Plus this is a great place to come to find your embroidery mojo again! Need a new hobby, come check out this class and see what the hype is all about.
Cost: $ 20.00
B990 Virtual Event with Connie Fanders
We are very excited to bring you a virtual event with 990 Expert Connie Fanders. It will be on May 29th
Cost: $ 20.00
We are very excited to bring you a virtual event with 990 Expert Connie Fanders. It will be on May 29th
Cost: $ 20.00
Sewing Studio Summer Showcase
Three days of hands-on sewing, quilting, and embroidery with the Pros!
Cost: $ 329.00
Three days of hands-on sewing, quilting, and embroidery with the Pros!
Cost: $ 329.00
990 - Learn it, Love it, Use it Classes - Quilting Functionality on your machine
This is your time to come in and join us to learn your new 990. This is the 3rd class on this machine. This will cover the rest of Embroidery, and at least touch on how this machine makes quilting in the hoop easier.
Cost: $ FREE
This is your time to come in and join us to learn your new 990. This is the 3rd class on this machine. This will cover the rest of Embroidery, and at least touch on how this machine makes quilting in the hoop easier.
Cost: $ FREE
Beginning Quilting 2 - Let's improve those skills
This class is for anyone who has taken a beginning quilt class and now wants to expand their skills another level. When complete your first Beginning Quilting class, it is allot. Many times we all feel overwhelmed and its hard to retain all the information provided in this class. To help you keep going and to answer those questions, this class will answer your questions, re-assure you that you are doing ok, and will take steps toward building confidence and learning more in this wonderful hobby of piecing and quilting!
Cost: $ 75.00
This class is for anyone who has taken a beginning quilt class and now wants to expand their skills another level. When complete your first Beginning Quilting class, it is allot. Many times we all feel overwhelmed and its hard to retain all the information provided in this class. To help you keep going and to answer those questions, this class will answer your questions, re-assure you that you are doing ok, and will take steps toward building confidence and learning more in this wonderful hobby of piecing and quilting!
Cost: $ 75.00
Block Mania – Getting to Know Blocks ( March – December)
Do you ever see a quilt pattern and think, “Could I do that”? This class is designed to change that! You’ll learn how to read patterns step by step while creating 16 unique blocks that come together into a stunning, completed quilt. By the end, you’ll not only have a beautiful quilt to show off, but also the confidence to tackle those patterns you’ve always admired.
Cost: $ 35.00
Do you ever see a quilt pattern and think, “Could I do that”? This class is designed to change that! You’ll learn how to read patterns step by step while creating 16 unique blocks that come together into a stunning, completed quilt. By the end, you’ll not only have a beautiful quilt to show off, but also the confidence to tackle those patterns you’ve always admired.
Cost: $ 35.00
Elizabeth Hartman's - Show and Tell - Monthly Sew Along
This series of classes has started!! Watch for our next series of classes for a quilt!
Cost: $ 30.00
This series of classes has started!! Watch for our next series of classes for a quilt!
Cost: $ 30.00
Long Arm Club
If you are a current long arm owner or looking to learn more before purchasing a long arm, these are the sessions for you! Every other month, we will have a presentation to help everyone learn more about the Long Arm Machines.
Cost: $ 25.00
If you are a current long arm owner or looking to learn more before purchasing a long arm, these are the sessions for you! Every other month, we will have a presentation to help everyone learn more about the Long Arm Machines.
Cost: $ 25.00
Stitcher's Garden - A 9 month Program to a fabulous quilt
The Stitcher's Garden Quilt is a quilt construction series where you will learn so many great techniques to use in your everyday quilting and sewing, while at the same time learning your machine. Each month you will learn how to use a different sewing machine presser foot and how to use decorative stitches on your machine. This is a 9 month series and will start in September and run through May 2026. Your finished quilt has many options for size, but the largest is 85"x93". This listing will get you registered for the class. Each month following there will be a fee.
Cost: $ 50.00
The Stitcher's Garden Quilt is a quilt construction series where you will learn so many great techniques to use in your everyday quilting and sewing, while at the same time learning your machine. Each month you will learn how to use a different sewing machine presser foot and how to use decorative stitches on your machine. This is a 9 month series and will start in September and run through May 2026. Your finished quilt has many options for size, but the largest is 85"x93". This listing will get you registered for the class. Each month following there will be a fee.
Cost: $ 50.00
990 Users - Amanda Murphy Placemats
This is your time to come in and join us to continue to learn the power and brilliance of your 990 via creating the Amanda Murphy Placemats. You will be using a number of techniques to create these, while also having a new set of placemats for your home.
Cost: $ 50.00
This is your time to come in and join us to continue to learn the power and brilliance of your 990 via creating the Amanda Murphy Placemats. You will be using a number of techniques to create these, while also having a new set of placemats for your home.
Cost: $ 50.00
ABC's of Embroidery
This is a class for beginner Embroiderers. Bring your machine and we will take you through 3 different embroidery techniques. Along the way, we will provide you some tips on problem solving when you are home working on something of your own. We will also discuss different needle types and stabilizer. We also promise a laugh or two along the way. Bring a lunch as we will keep going through the lunch time. Your machine MUST be able to accept a USB to take this class.
Cost: $ 90.00
This is a class for beginner Embroiderers. Bring your machine and we will take you through 3 different embroidery techniques. Along the way, we will provide you some tips on problem solving when you are home working on something of your own. We will also discuss different needle types and stabilizer. We also promise a laugh or two along the way. Bring a lunch as we will keep going through the lunch time. Your machine MUST be able to accept a USB to take this class.
Cost: $ 90.00
DEF Embroidery - Taking your knowledge about your embroidery machine to the next level
This class is for Bernina machines only and we will take you to the next level of understanding the power your machine offers you to be able to change, reposition, modify, re-arrange, and how to add lettering to your embroidery. It all lives on your machine under your 'i' function! This class is not a project creation class, it is a dive in and learn your machine class.
Cost: $ 80.00
This class is for Bernina machines only and we will take you to the next level of understanding the power your machine offers you to be able to change, reposition, modify, re-arrange, and how to add lettering to your embroidery. It all lives on your machine under your 'i' function! This class is not a project creation class, it is a dive in and learn your machine class.
Cost: $ 80.00
Fabulous Foot - Project Day
Each Quarter, we will have a few hours that is devoted to the great Bernina Feet. We all have them or have looked at them. We have feet in our possession that we don't use to their full potential. These lecture/demo/hands on sessions are meant to solve the mysteries and help you become more familiar with the great BERNINA feet! We will have machines in the classroom for you to use.
Cost: $ 20.00
Each Quarter, we will have a few hours that is devoted to the great Bernina Feet. We all have them or have looked at them. We have feet in our possession that we don't use to their full potential. These lecture/demo/hands on sessions are meant to solve the mysteries and help you become more familiar with the great BERNINA feet! We will have machines in the classroom for you to use.
Cost: $ 20.00
Jelly Roll Rug
Join Teresa in making a patriotic jelly roll rug that you can use from Memorial Day thru the summer. We will be using fabric from Independence Day designed by Sweetwater for Moda. Your finished oval rug will be approximately 25”w x 50”l. You will learn the technique of making strips for the rug and how to put it all together for a beautiful addition to your home.
Cost: $ 50.00
Join Teresa in making a patriotic jelly roll rug that you can use from Memorial Day thru the summer. We will be using fabric from Independence Day designed by Sweetwater for Moda. Your finished oval rug will be approximately 25”w x 50”l. You will learn the technique of making strips for the rug and how to put it all together for a beautiful addition to your home.
Cost: $ 50.00
Open Sew Daze AND Unfinished Bag Sew Daze!!
Open Sew Daze and Open Bag Sew is just the fix you need to be able to come in, sew in a relaxed and safe space to get those unfinished projects done. We will have 2 teachers in the room to assist you with all your questions. Come for one day or for both and leave your machine and sewing supplies overnight. You will get one table in exchange for the class fee.
Cost: $ 20.00
Open Sew Daze and Open Bag Sew is just the fix you need to be able to come in, sew in a relaxed and safe space to get those unfinished projects done. We will have 2 teachers in the room to assist you with all your questions. Come for one day or for both and leave your machine and sewing supplies overnight. You will get one table in exchange for the class fee.
Cost: $ 20.00
Serger Stitch Savvy: Combination Stitches
Demystify what your Combination machine is capable of with Kenzie! Not sure what a combination overlock and coverstitch machine is? Call the store (309) 485-1010
Cost: $ 45.00
Demystify what your Combination machine is capable of with Kenzie! Not sure what a combination overlock and coverstitch machine is? Call the store (309) 485-1010
Cost: $ 45.00
Get to Know your Software Tuesday!
We will be continuing our Software classes during the week for 2025. In fact - we are increasing the material that we will provide each week. For those who have the DesignerPlus version of software, we will be covering features and functions just for you, in addition to lessons for the Creator level of the software.
Cost: $ 35.00
We will be continuing our Software classes during the week for 2025. In fact - we are increasing the material that we will provide each week. For those who have the DesignerPlus version of software, we will be covering features and functions just for you, in addition to lessons for the Creator level of the software.
Cost: $ 35.00