147 Sullivan Street, NYC 10012

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

Introduction to Machine Piecing and Quilting with Cassandra  

$150

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

• Wednesdays January 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th      7:15pm-9:15pm

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.

• Thursdays January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th     7:15pm-9:15pm
• Saturdays January 9th, 16th, and 23rd     9:15am-12:00pm
• Thursdays February 4th, 11th, 18thth, and 25th     7:15pm-9:15pm

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.

• Tuesdays January 12th and 19th     7:15pm-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 February 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th     7:15pm-9:15pm

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.

• Check back for more dates soon!

Improvisational Patchwork with Denyse Schmidt

$350 (including lunch and goodie bag!)

Saturdays from 11am to 4pm

• January 16
• February 20
• March 20
• April 17
• June 12
• September 11
• October 16
• November 6

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.