147 Sullivan Street, NYC 10012

Please call us to register at (212) 420-8798

Quilting for Peace 30 Minute Grocery Bag Workshop with Katherine Bell

$45

Claire Morsman, who lives on a houseboat in London, learned to sew her own grocery bags out of recycled fabrics so she wouldn't have to use plastic ones, after she found out about the terrible effects of plastic on sea creatures.  Then she started a volunteer group, morsbags, to encourage crafters to make bags themselves and give them away, guerilla-style, at supermarkets.  Double seams make these bags extra-durable for heavy groceries.  Join us for this one day workshop and, once you’ve had a little practice, you can make one in under 30 minutes! No experience necessary!

• Sunday November 15th                9:15 am - 12:00 pm

Quick Simple Quilts with Cassandra

$150

Looking for a quick gift project or desire a simple introduction to machine quilting? Quick Small Quilts will focus on medallion-style (worked from the center outwards) quilts in both crib and lap sizes. This timeless-yet-modern style of quilt is just right for anyone who enjoys improvisation. Basic rotary cutting skills, machine patchwork, and sewing borders will be covered. The final class will focus on quick finishing techniques for small quilts. This is a great introductory quilt class for someone with basic machine sewing skills, or a fun project class for non-beginners.

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Machine Sewing with Cassandra

$150

This class presents an introduction to sewing by machine for the very beginner. Students will make a simple tote bag. We will learn essential sewing vocabulary, how to properly thread and sew with the machine, the way to accurately measure and cut fabric, how to follow a simple pattern and other fundamental sewing skills. No previous sewing experience is necessary.

• Wednesdays December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
• Saturdays December 5th, 12th, and 19th           9:15 am - 12:00 pm

Free Form Patchwork Quilting with Cassandra

$85

This class presents an innovative method for creating reversible patchwork pieces, free from the constraints of traditional quilt patterns. We will cover reversible and non-reversible variations, rotary cutting, and hand sewing with perle cotton and other threads that add a simple decorative element to the patchwork. The reversible variation creates a unique two-sided piece, which can be used to make placemats, coasters, window coverings, or wherever your imagination takes it. While the class will focus on hand sewing, it is also easily adaptable to machine sewing. No previous sewing experience required.

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Quilt Making by Hand with Cassandra

$150

Learn all the skills, from cutting to piecing to quilting, to make a small quilt entirely by hand. No sewing experience is necessary.

• Tuesdays November 24th, December 1st, 8th, and 15th     7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Applique with Cassandra

$85

Appliqué is a technique used for applying designs onto a background fabric. While often used for quilts, it can be used to apply a design or shape onto almost any fabric (kids' clothes, totebags, etc.). In this class two session class, students will learn two methods for traditional hand-sewn appliqué, using a lotus flower pattern specially designed for the class. Simple and portable, it's great for summer projects.

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Improvisational Patchwork with Denyse Schmidt

$350 (including lunch and goodie bag!)

• Saturday October 17th, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Spend a relaxing and fun day in Denyse’s Bridgeport CT studio with like-minded creative folks. You'll learn Denyse's intuitive design techniques while building a foundation for bringing your own individual style to quilt and patchwork projects. Whether you are an experienced quilter or a beginning crafter, you will create exciting, rut-breaking work that will change the way you think about color, patchwork, and your own creativity.

Cancellations, Refunds & Missed Classes

Because our shop is small, our classes are very limited in size. Cancellations must be made 48 hours before the start of the first class and no make up classes will be offered.