Select a class below for a full description:
Registration
Register early, as class space is limited. Payment must be received prior to class to guarantee a spot. You may call, fax or email your credit card info, send in a check, or come into the store. Once you pay for your class, you will receive a supply list. If you have required supplies at home, by all means, bring them. If not, we would appreciate it if you would purchase the supplies from us. We'll offer you a 10% discount on the fabric, tools, and other class supplies purchased from The Attic Window Quilt Shoppe.
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We have a 7 day cancellation policy. If you cancel 7 days in advance, your class fee can be transferred to another class or be used as store credit. If you cancel in less than 7 days, you forfeit your fee.
We think classes should be fun and educational. Come and enjoy!
When classes are not in session, the classroom is available for quilters to use at no charge. Please call ahead to let us know you're coming. Consider creating your own retreat with friends! If there is a particular quilt instructor, technique or class you would like us to offer please let us know! Don’t see a class that fits your schedule? We would be happy to schedule a class for 3 or more people at a time that fits your schedule. Just grab some friends and give us a call.
Please do not bring children or guests to class.
Class Tool Rental Plan
We are pleased to announce that most classes at The Attic Window Quilt Shoppe that include the use of a specialty tool will now have a tool rental option so you can "try before you buy". If there is a recommended tool for your class, the class description will include the name of the tool, its cost, and the optional rental price for the tool. The rental plan will allow the use of the tool in class. You may have to share with another person, but we guarantee one tool or tool set for every two students. The full rental price can be applied to the purchase of the tool on class day.
Fifth Saturday Challenge: We heard about this from a shop owner in New Hampshire -- her customers love it and we hope you will too!
Each 5th Saturday (except December), challenge participants will receive a bag with 2 - 3 yards of assorted fabrics. You'll see what we made with the fabrics, we'll demonstrate a technique or two related to the item we made, then we'll challenge you to make something using at least some of each of the fabric in your bag. You may add as many other fabrics as you like -- there are only two rules: 1) you pay for the bag in advance (before you see what's inside!) 2) you must use a recognizable amount of each fabric on the front side of your finished piece. Then, at the next 5th Saturday everyone reveals their creations, participants and visitors vote on their favorites, with a prize for the winning entry.
Next Date: Saturday, March 31st
Time: noon
Instructor: Martha Steinborn
Cost: $20
Gammil Longarm Class: Learn the basics of operating the machine: threading, winding bobbins, the importance of cleaning and maintenance, loading your quilt, basic trouble shooting, how to use patterns and templates, how to construct your own design. We'll talk about types of batting, loft, quilt preparation, and tips to make binding your quilt an easier job. Time for each participant to practice threading and running the machine is included. In addition to the class, you'll have a three hour practice session (to be scheduled at the time of the class) when you can quilt a project or just play around with designs. Bring a pad and pencil for notes and ideas, and bring your questions and quilting problems, as well.
Instructor: Diane Garlini
Cost: $60.00, which includes 3 hours usage of the long arm at a future date.
Date: February 6th 9:30-11:30am
Sapphire Machine Class: This is for Sapphire owners only. If you have purchased a Sapphire sewing machine from us in the last year and missed the free class, join us to learn all the tricks on how to use your Sapphire sewing machine.
Please make a reservation...space is limited.
Date: Check back for new dates.
Instructor: Diane Garlini
Beginner's Hand Embroidery Class: Have you notice that hand embroidery is everywhere these days? Now’s your chance to get in on the fun and learn a few tricks of the trade. Not only is this one of the most affordable hobbies you can take up, it is one of the most relaxing. Hand embroidery is officially the yoga of all crafts. In this class, you will learn to transfer an image to fabric and learn a handful of stitches, you will have a project done in no time. Pattern is included with class. Come join the hand embroidery fun!
Instructor: Diane Garlini
Date: Check back for new dates.
Cost: $25.00
Be Still, My Heart -Embellishment Sampler Class: If you have always 
wanted to try embellishing your quilting projects, but didn't know where to start, this is the beginning class for you. Be prepared to work with hand stitching only; there will be no sewing machine techniques. We will practice some basic embroidery stitches using a variety of threads, then move on to basic ribbon embroidery stitches and using buttons, beads, charms, lace, and even some rubber stamping. At the end of the 3-session class you will have a sampler with 16 beautifully embellished hearts to finish as a small wall quilt and to use as a reference for ideas for future projects.
Cost: $40.00
Date: Wednesdays, February 1st, 15th, 29th and March 7th
Time: 6:30pm
Very Beginning Quilting Class: 
Whether you're new to quilting or just want to fill in the blanks, this class starts from “scratch”, and takes you step by step through the preparation, construction and finishing of a small sampler quilt that will expose you to basic techniques and piecing methods. You’ll learn what tools to have, how to choose and prepare your fabrics, how to cut, piece, and press blocks and borders, how make the “sandwich”, and how to label, bind, and hang your quilt. By the end of the last session, you will have a binder of reference materials, and a completed quilt that is ready to display or snuggle with. Nine sessions, plus additional work time if needed.
Instructor: Patty Stith
Cost: $175 (or $75 deposit, $50 by Class 1, $50 by Class 3)
Duration: Weekly, for nine weeks
Dates: Thursday evenings, 6 to 9 PM, starting February 9th (ending April 5th)
Hand Applique Class: Create a pretty little keepsake quilt for a special 
person while enjoying a variety of Quilting techniques. Learn two methods of hand applique and how to stitch the English paper piecing way. Pattern is included with class. This pattern is Charm square friendly.
Date: February 9th and 23rd from 10 - 2 PM
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Diane Garlini
Thread Play Class: 
Thread, thread, thread: shiny ones, clear ones, variegated, thick, thin, silky, fuzzy! There are so many options it can be overwhelming . . . so we just stick with the same old stuff we know how to use. Or, we buy some gorgeous thread and then we look at all the threads in our box and choose the same old stuff we’ve used before. We tried the new thread and it broke in our machine, or we didn’t even try it because we aren’t sure what to do with it. How is a quilter supposed to choose? Why not learn to use all of them instead! Join us for a journey exploring the world of specialty thread. Whether you are a quilter, embroiderer, occasional sewer or professional seamstress, you’ll never look at thread the same way again. We will try each of a dozen different types of thread; for each you’ll learn how to adjust your tension to get just the right stitch, what needles to use and some tips and tricks that will make almost any thread sing in your machine! Bring your machine in good working order and your machine manual (a must!)
Instructor: Diane Garlini
Date: February 21st (Tuesday) from 10 - 3 PM
Cost: $40.00 (price includes thread kit w/ 15 different spools of Wonderful™ thread and fabric kit for class project)
Passport Book - "Threads", The Basics and Beyond: This class will be 
an adventure in threads, textures, creative imagination and fun with your sewing machine. We will start with the basics, learning about different weights and types of threads and how they can be utilized, stabilizers for ease of sewing and understanding our sewing machines and tools. We will be experimenting with buttons, beads, yarn, stamps, ribbon, cording and embellishments of a wide variety. Something may just appear and look like it needs to go into a project or quilt. I have found usable items in the florist department, fly tying supplies and nature.
We will start at the beginning of the book ("Threads" The Basics and Beyond) and work our way through adding new techniques and methods as we go along. You will be experimenting, practicing and finishing a large Passport book of examples that you can go back to when you get an idea and say to yourself “that was a lot of fun with really cool results, I want to do that on a quilt”. You will have an invaluable reference guide for the artist in you. This class will be as much of an adventure as you want to make it.
Come and join us and see where your imagination can take you………………………………….
Must know your machine and is in good working order.
Dates: Starts March 31st for 6 monthsTime: 9 - 2 PM
Cost: $150.00 or $25.00 per class
Instructor: Jan Davies
EQ6 and 7 Class: This is a powerful program 
that helps you design your own unique quilts and resize existing patterns without the hassles of drafting and math! You're able to play with a variety of designs, settings, sashing and border arrangements BEFORE you cut into your fabric, so you know you'll like the results! Each session includes a hands on lesson, followed by time for sharing discoveries, tips and techniques. You'll leave with a skill (and confidence) building optional assignment and receive follow up review materials after each session.
Starts in January!
Date: Second Saturday of the month 9:30 to 12:30,
for three or four months depending on need.
Cost: $20 per session
Must have laptop with external mouse, EQ 6 or 7 must be loaded and functional BEFORE class.