147 Sullivan Street, NYC 10012

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

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.

• Saturdays May 23rd, June 6th, and 13th (skips May 30th) 9-noon
• Mondays June 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th 7:15pm-9:15pm
• Saturdays June 27th, July 11th, and 18th (skips July 4th) 9-noon
• Tuesdays July 21st, 28th, August 3rd, and 10th  7:15-9:15pm

Introduction to Machine Piecing and Quilting with Cassandra

$150

In this class you will learn the basic skills required to make a quilt: Rotary cutting, lining up seams, and simple machine quilting. Students make a baby size quilt.

• Thursdays June 25th, July 9th, 16th, 23rd  7:15-9:15pm

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.

• Wednesdays April 29th, May 6th, 13th, and 20th 7:15-9:15pm
• Wednesdays May 27th, June 3rd, 10th and 17th 7:15-9:15pm

Hand Quilting Workshop with Cassandra

$85

Focus on the art of hand quilting technique (as opposed to hand piecing ) in this 2 session workshop with master hand quilter Cassandra Thorson. No experience is necessary but this is a great class to take after “Quiltmaking by Hand” or “Intro to Machine Piecing and Quilting”. Please note that you will not be making a quilt in this class. Please see “Quiltmaking by Hand” if you’d like to learn how to make an entire quilt by hand.

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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.

• Wednesdays June 24th and July 8th     7:15-9:15pm

Smocked Sundress Workshop with Heather Ross

$85

Start spring off right by making a cute and simple to make smocked sundress from an original Heather Ross pattern. Basic machine sewing experience is required.

• Tuesday July 14h and Wednesday July 15th 7:15 - 9:15pm

Smocked Sundresses Demo with Heather Ross

$60
Start spring off right by learning the techniques to make a cute and simple to make smocked sundress from an original Heather Ross pattern.

•       Tuesday June 23rd 7:15 - 9:15pm

Skirts that Work with Heather Ross

$125

Learn how to make your very own custom fitting skirt by making your own skirt sloper. Basic machine sewing experience is required but this would be a perfect place to make your first piece of clothing.

• Thursdays June 4th, 11th and 18th 7:15pm-9:15pm

Sewing with Knits for Baby with Heather Ross

$125

Make a darling hat and blanket set for a baby while learning how to sew knits on a home machine.
Basic machine sewing experience is required but this can be your first time using knits.

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Modern Trousseau: Embroidery with Heather Ross

$60

Design your own custom monogram and make a lovely set of personalized linen napkins while learning a variety of hand embroidery techniques. No experience is required!

• Monday June 1st, 2009 7:15-9:15PM
• Tuesday June 16th 2009 7:15-9:15PM

Improvisational Patchwork with Denyse Schmidt

$350 (including lunch and goodie bag!)

• Saturday June 13th, 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.