Beginner Sampler Quilt - Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11
Have you always wanted to learn to make a quilt but didn't know where to start? In this seven week workshop you will learn all the techniques, tools, and tips to complete this quilt and to start your own quilting journey. This course covers rotary cutting, strip piecing, template and paper-piecing methods, hand applique, sewing Y seams, and much more! Teachers: Sylvia Benvie & Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 140.00
Have you always wanted to learn to make a quilt but didn't know where to start? In this seven week workshop you will learn all the techniques, tools, and tips to complete this quilt and to start your own quilting journey. This course covers rotary cutting, strip piecing, template and paper-piecing methods, hand applique, sewing Y seams, and much more! Teachers: Sylvia Benvie & Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 140.00
BPSM SOCIETY - WORKSHOP - PICKLES PIE - Feb 13
Techniques: ripless paper piecing, gentle curves, trimming blocks. Pickles Pie is a variation of the pickle dish pattern and uses a variety of batiks, both scraps and fat quarters. The results are well worth the challenge. You will use and learn the ripless paper piecing technique. Teacher: Jennifer Hodge
Cost: $ 15.00
Techniques: ripless paper piecing, gentle curves, trimming blocks. Pickles Pie is a variation of the pickle dish pattern and uses a variety of batiks, both scraps and fat quarters. The results are well worth the challenge. You will use and learn the ripless paper piecing technique. Teacher: Jennifer Hodge
Cost: $ 15.00
Bumblebee Blossoms - Mar 25, Apr 1, 8
This quilt will have you dreaming of spring! In this class, Tammy will teach you the three different techniques required to produce the three different blocks; flowers, bees, and leaves. Choose bold bright colours or soft pastels. We can't wait to see the results! Teacher: Tammy Spencer
Cost: $ 115.00
This quilt will have you dreaming of spring! In this class, Tammy will teach you the three different techniques required to produce the three different blocks; flowers, bees, and leaves. Choose bold bright colours or soft pastels. We can't wait to see the results! Teacher: Tammy Spencer
Cost: $ 115.00
Cathedral Window Pillow - Feb 8
Love the look of hand sewn cathedral windows but don?t want to commit to a whole quilt? Come learn this quick machine sewn technique and finish with an elegant cushion that will look great in any space. No curved piecing required! Teacher: Tara Starzomski
Cost: $ 30.00
Love the look of hand sewn cathedral windows but don?t want to commit to a whole quilt? Come learn this quick machine sewn technique and finish with an elegant cushion that will look great in any space. No curved piecing required! Teacher: Tara Starzomski
Cost: $ 30.00
Chic Country - Feb 25, Mar 10
It's a New Year and time to learn something different! Maybe more challenging than sewing straight seams. Learn to use the Quick Curve Ruler and create a quilt that looks like a piece of art. This ruler takes the pins out of sewing curves. Teacher: Sylvia Shackles
Cost: $ 35.00 - $ 86.80
It's a New Year and time to learn something different! Maybe more challenging than sewing straight seams. Learn to use the Quick Curve Ruler and create a quilt that looks like a piece of art. This ruler takes the pins out of sewing curves. Teacher: Sylvia Shackles
Cost: $ 35.00 - $ 86.80
Continental M7 Show & Tell - Jan 31
After training in Montreal, I have returned to the store with Janome's new Continental M7 Professional sewing machine. It has many features that will appeal to the quilter and sewist in each of us. Three words best describe this machine: Control, Accuracy, and Power. Aside from being the fastest domestic sewing machine on the market today with 1300 stitches per minute, it also has 13.5 inches of sewing space to the right of the needle and a 5.51 inch workspace height! It comes with a DC brushless motor making it smooth and quiet, the AcuFeed Flex Plus integrated feeding system, exceptional lighting, low thread bobbin monitoring, an exceptional package of accessories, and much more. This will be a brief demonstration of the machine and its new features and associated benefits giving you an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about this superb sewing machine! Teacher: Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 15.00
After training in Montreal, I have returned to the store with Janome's new Continental M7 Professional sewing machine. It has many features that will appeal to the quilter and sewist in each of us. Three words best describe this machine: Control, Accuracy, and Power. Aside from being the fastest domestic sewing machine on the market today with 1300 stitches per minute, it also has 13.5 inches of sewing space to the right of the needle and a 5.51 inch workspace height! It comes with a DC brushless motor making it smooth and quiet, the AcuFeed Flex Plus integrated feeding system, exceptional lighting, low thread bobbin monitoring, an exceptional package of accessories, and much more. This will be a brief demonstration of the machine and its new features and associated benefits giving you an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about this superb sewing machine! Teacher: Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 15.00
Cork Zipper Pouch - Feb 8
This handy pouch is a great way to learn how to use cork fabric. Fast, fun, and so useful! Teacher: Tara Starzomski
Cost: $ 30.00
This handy pouch is a great way to learn how to use cork fabric. Fast, fun, and so useful! Teacher: Tara Starzomski
Cost: $ 30.00
Country Dishcloths - Learn to Crochet - Mar 28
In this class you will learn how to crochet (if you are a beginner) and how to make these very handy dishcloths for your home. If you already know how to crochet come stitch with friends for an afternoon. Teacher: Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 20.00
In this class you will learn how to crochet (if you are a beginner) and how to make these very handy dishcloths for your home. If you already know how to crochet come stitch with friends for an afternoon. Teacher: Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 20.00
Free Motion Quilting - Mar 21
Now that you have finished your quilt top, table runner, or place mats, its time to layer and quilt. It can be a daunting thought and for some an impossible task, but you can learn the basics in this introductory course. If you can write your name then you can do free motion. From meander to loop-de-loops, gentle waves to vines with leaves, we will work our way through the steps to get you started. It will be a NO STRESS class so come and find the joy of free motion. Teacher: Sylvia Benvie
Cost: $ 20.00
Now that you have finished your quilt top, table runner, or place mats, its time to layer and quilt. It can be a daunting thought and for some an impossible task, but you can learn the basics in this introductory course. If you can write your name then you can do free motion. From meander to loop-de-loops, gentle waves to vines with leaves, we will work our way through the steps to get you started. It will be a NO STRESS class so come and find the joy of free motion. Teacher: Sylvia Benvie
Cost: $ 20.00
Hand Embroidery - Beginner Sampler - Mar 31, Apr 7
I love to do hand embroidery! Come and learn how to turn beautiful colours of embroidery floss into decorative stitches. Choose one of four different pre-printed designs on pure natural linen. Your finished project could be used to make a pillow cover, framed sampler, or tote. Perfect gift for a friend or yourself! Teacher: Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 50.00
I love to do hand embroidery! Come and learn how to turn beautiful colours of embroidery floss into decorative stitches. Choose one of four different pre-printed designs on pure natural linen. Your finished project could be used to make a pillow cover, framed sampler, or tote. Perfect gift for a friend or yourself! Teacher: Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 50.00
January Open House - 24th & 25th
Come and visit our Open House to see all the class samples and register for your favourites! We are planning lots of sales, door prizes, and FUN!!
Cost: $ FREE
Come and visit our Open House to see all the class samples and register for your favourites! We are planning lots of sales, door prizes, and FUN!!
Cost: $ FREE
Mini Mosaic Queen Bee - Mar 7
Create this beautiful mini mosaic quilt using a low sew technique developed by Cheryl Lynch. In this class, Tammy will demonstrate her technique and show you how to construct the quilt using 3/8 in squares. The finished quilt measures 11 x 14 inches. Teacher: Tammy Spencer
Cost: $ 62.00
Create this beautiful mini mosaic quilt using a low sew technique developed by Cheryl Lynch. In this class, Tammy will demonstrate her technique and show you how to construct the quilt using 3/8 in squares. The finished quilt measures 11 x 14 inches. Teacher: Tammy Spencer
Cost: $ 62.00
Pajama Party!! Feb 7 OR Feb 29
We are having a Pajama Party on Friday Jan 30th, 5-9pm OR Saturday, Feb 1st, 10am-2pm . Join us for an evening (or morning) of food and fun and make Pajama Pants for you or that special someone on your shopping list!! The Pajama pants can be made in about 4 hours by a confident beginner to intermediate sewer. The pattern is available in children sizes or teen/adult sizing. Please specify when registering. Class fee includes pizza and festive treats for an evening of fun (or brunch and sweets for the morning class). Teacher: Jennifer Hodge
Cost: $ 55.00
We are having a Pajama Party on Friday Jan 30th, 5-9pm OR Saturday, Feb 1st, 10am-2pm . Join us for an evening (or morning) of food and fun and make Pajama Pants for you or that special someone on your shopping list!! The Pajama pants can be made in about 4 hours by a confident beginner to intermediate sewer. The pattern is available in children sizes or teen/adult sizing. Please specify when registering. Class fee includes pizza and festive treats for an evening of fun (or brunch and sweets for the morning class). Teacher: Jennifer Hodge
Cost: $ 55.00
Project Bags - Apr 25
Make these fun and sturdy totes to store and carry all your projects! Add personality with your favourite fabrics for the borders. A zipper keeps everything secure and the vinyl window makes it easy to see what?s inside. Pattern provides instructions for four different sizes! Make one or make them all! Extra-large - 16"H x 16"W, Large - 13"H x 13"H, Medium - 10"H x 12"W, Small - 6"H x 10"W. Teacher: Michelle Hartrick
Cost: $ 43.00
Make these fun and sturdy totes to store and carry all your projects! Add personality with your favourite fabrics for the borders. A zipper keeps everything secure and the vinyl window makes it easy to see what?s inside. Pattern provides instructions for four different sizes! Make one or make them all! Extra-large - 16"H x 16"W, Large - 13"H x 13"H, Medium - 10"H x 12"W, Small - 6"H x 10"W. Teacher: Michelle Hartrick
Cost: $ 43.00
Quilt As You Go - Apr 4, Apr 18, May 2
Have you been frustrated trying to quilt that queen-size quilt on a small domestic machine? In the last couple of decades, there has been an explosion of books and videos to help in our quest to complete larger quilts from start to finish. In this "techniques" workshop, you will practice some methods that will cover the specifics of cutting, handling and maneuvering a quilt on a small machine. Teacher: Sylvia Benvie
Cost: $ 55.00
Have you been frustrated trying to quilt that queen-size quilt on a small domestic machine? In the last couple of decades, there has been an explosion of books and videos to help in our quest to complete larger quilts from start to finish. In this "techniques" workshop, you will practice some methods that will cover the specifics of cutting, handling and maneuvering a quilt on a small machine. Teacher: Sylvia Benvie
Cost: $ 55.00
Reading Pillow - Apr 25
Do you have a book lover in the family? Make a reading pillow!! If you haven?t heard of one before, it?s simply a pillow with a built in pocket for a book. It makes a great gift along with a new book from one of their favourite authors. Two methods of pillow case construction will be demonstrated in class and you?ll have time to make one of each! Teacher: Michelle Hartrick
Cost: $ 20.00
Do you have a book lover in the family? Make a reading pillow!! If you haven?t heard of one before, it?s simply a pillow with a built in pocket for a book. It makes a great gift along with a new book from one of their favourite authors. Two methods of pillow case construction will be demonstrated in class and you?ll have time to make one of each! Teacher: Michelle Hartrick
Cost: $ 20.00
Scandinavian Tomte (Gnome) - Apr 15, 22, 29
This patchwork quilt will delight the maker with how quickly it comes together. This modern and whimsical Scandinavian Tomte pattern is 54" x 62". Perfect as a throw or as a wall hanging. Teacher: Tammy Spencer
Cost: $ 70.00
This patchwork quilt will delight the maker with how quickly it comes together. This modern and whimsical Scandinavian Tomte pattern is 54" x 62". Perfect as a throw or as a wall hanging. Teacher: Tammy Spencer
Cost: $ 70.00
Stitch Wizard - Feb 14, 18 OR Mar 12, 19 (Evening class)
Be a stitch wizard!! What do all those fancy stitches on your machine really do? How can you change them to do more? In our first session we will build a stitch notebook. A reference tool to use to create some wonderful artistic pieces. This is a fun way to see what your machine can do. ANY modern machine can do it, from a few utility stitches to lots of decorative ones. Let?s just see what we can create! Teacher: Jackie Peterson
Cost: $ 55.00
Be a stitch wizard!! What do all those fancy stitches on your machine really do? How can you change them to do more? In our first session we will build a stitch notebook. A reference tool to use to create some wonderful artistic pieces. This is a fun way to see what your machine can do. ANY modern machine can do it, from a few utility stitches to lots of decorative ones. Let?s just see what we can create! Teacher: Jackie Peterson
Cost: $ 55.00
Unicorn Applique Mini Quilt - Mar 5 OR Mar 28
This mini project is a great way to learn how to do raw edge applique if you have not tried it before. Its finished size is 24" x 24" which could be made into a pillow or as a centre block for a larger quilt. Make one or many! This is a quick and easy project for a beginner or experienced quilter. Teacher: Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 40.00
This mini project is a great way to learn how to do raw edge applique if you have not tried it before. Its finished size is 24" x 24" which could be made into a pillow or as a centre block for a larger quilt. Make one or many! This is a quick and easy project for a beginner or experienced quilter. Teacher: Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 40.00
Up & @ 'EM Quilt - Mar 13, 27
This is a beginner-friendly pattern and uses the half- rectangle triangle and the stitch and flip techniques. This quilt is made up of repeats of the same 12? by 12? finished block. This makes it easy to size your quilt up or down. You will be able to make a crib quilt right up to a king size quilt. Teacher: Sylvia Shackles
Cost: $ 43.00
This is a beginner-friendly pattern and uses the half- rectangle triangle and the stitch and flip techniques. This quilt is made up of repeats of the same 12? by 12? finished block. This makes it easy to size your quilt up or down. You will be able to make a crib quilt right up to a king size quilt. Teacher: Sylvia Shackles
Cost: $ 43.00
Veggie Bags and Cotton Napkins - Feb 6
In this class you will learn how to make these veggie bags so you no longer have to use the plastic bags at the grocery store. They're smart, pretty, and functional. As a bonus, bring along some favourite fat quarters and make up a set or two of reversible, reusable, napkins. Dress up your table with something fancy or add some fun with some whimsical fabric prints. Teacher: Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 30.00
In this class you will learn how to make these veggie bags so you no longer have to use the plastic bags at the grocery store. They're smart, pretty, and functional. As a bonus, bring along some favourite fat quarters and make up a set or two of reversible, reusable, napkins. Dress up your table with something fancy or add some fun with some whimsical fabric prints. Teacher: Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 30.00
Walking Foot Quilting Techniques - Mar 14
Back by popular demand!! You can do more than straight lines with your continuous feed (walking) foot! In this class, you will make a number of sample sandwiches to keep as reference for use on future quilts. The reference book, WALK, sets out patterns step by step that are easily adapted to your quilting projects. You will be surprised at what you can do. Instructor: Sylvia Benvie
Cost: $ 20.00 - $ 69.00
Back by popular demand!! You can do more than straight lines with your continuous feed (walking) foot! In this class, you will make a number of sample sandwiches to keep as reference for use on future quilts. The reference book, WALK, sets out patterns step by step that are easily adapted to your quilting projects. You will be surprised at what you can do. Instructor: Sylvia Benvie
Cost: $ 20.00 - $ 69.00
Woven Hearts Table Runner - Jan 30
The heart fabrics are woven to create an intricate look that is easy to achieve. Learn to make just a block to turn into a pillow, or make the table runner. A perfect decoration for Valentine?s day. A quilt full makes a great wedding gift. Teacher: Tara Starzomski
Cost: $ 20.00
The heart fabrics are woven to create an intricate look that is easy to achieve. Learn to make just a block to turn into a pillow, or make the table runner. A perfect decoration for Valentine?s day. A quilt full makes a great wedding gift. Teacher: Tara Starzomski
Cost: $ 20.00
You & Your Sewing Machine - Feb 15
Do you own a sewing machine that you don't know how to use?? Would you like to know what all the dials and buttons are for but don't know where to start? Then this class is for you! First of all, your sewing machine needs to be in good working order and you will need to bring your sewing machine manual and accessories to the class. This class will provide a review of all the basic sewing machine features and components and include instruction to learn the following; straight stitching, zig-zag, button hole, zipper, decorative stitching, proper tension settings, needle usage based on material, and general cleaning and care of your machine. This class is open to beginners, 12 years and up. Teachers: Sylvia Benvie & Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 25.00
Do you own a sewing machine that you don't know how to use?? Would you like to know what all the dials and buttons are for but don't know where to start? Then this class is for you! First of all, your sewing machine needs to be in good working order and you will need to bring your sewing machine manual and accessories to the class. This class will provide a review of all the basic sewing machine features and components and include instruction to learn the following; straight stitching, zig-zag, button hole, zipper, decorative stitching, proper tension settings, needle usage based on material, and general cleaning and care of your machine. This class is open to beginners, 12 years and up. Teachers: Sylvia Benvie & Paige Dickey
Cost: $ 25.00
Calendar
January Open House - 24th & 25th
Come and visit our Open House to see all the class samples and register for your favourites! We are planning lots of sales, door prizes, and FUN!!
Beginner Sampler Quilt - Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11
Have you always wanted to learn to make a quilt but didn't know where to start? In this seven week workshop you will learn all the techniques, tools, and tips to complete this quilt and to start your own quilting journey. This course covers rotary cutting, strip piecing, template and paper-piecing methods, hand applique, sewing Y seams, and much more! Teachers: Sylvia Benvie & Paige Dickey
Beginner Sampler Quilt - Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11
Have you always wanted to learn to make a quilt but didn't know where to start? In this seven week workshop you will learn all the techniques, tools, and tips to complete this quilt and to start your own quilting journey. This course covers rotary cutting, strip piecing, template and paper-piecing methods, hand applique, sewing Y seams, and much more! Teachers: Sylvia Benvie & Paige Dickey