Classes

Make a Pillowcase...Make a difference. Come and make pillowcases with us to be donated to local groups. A pillowcase can provide comfort for a cancer patient, hope for a foster child, encouragement for a battered woman, or beauty for a nursing home resident. Bring your own fabric or purchase ours. We'll use the roll and sew technique for fast sewing. We will have a serger availabe for your use.

Brighten your home with a table runner designed for every month of the year. The patterns feature either a theme or holiday of the month. Jeri Kelly has developed some tricks and tips to make construction faster, and Donna will be sharing these with you each month.

An old "quilt as you go" technique first shown in Woman's day in 1977 is updated with the use of jelly rolls. We will learn to piece and quilt in the same step and then how to back and finish the quilt. Come in ahead of class to choose your fabrics. We'll have custom made jelly rolls for you to consider. You'll love the finished product!

This is a course for anyone who would like to make better quilts, from beginners to established quilters. Using the Quilter's Academy "textbook" we will begin with the basics of quiltmaking, including use of tools and equipment, thread types, and fabric tips. Then we will proceed into the quiltmaking process. Each session will stand on it's own, so you may attend one or all of the classes.

Come in and learn how to construct a basic log cabin quilt using "jelly rolls", "honey buns" or you own choice of fabrics. This is a great beginner class! We will go over basic fabric cutting and piecing in the first class and examine the variety of layouts for this versatile block later on in the class. Please come in ahead of class and choose your fabrics.

Have you ever wanted to do one of Kaffe's fabulous quilts but are daunted by choosing the colors? Then this is the workshop for you. We will examine each person's quilt pattern in class and choose fabrics from the shop for the quilt. We will discuss different fabric patterns and textures and how to select effective combinations. Come to the class with a quilt in mind to work on.

Join us to make one of these fabulous bags. There are so many border prints out there and this quilt- as-you-go method is a great way to use one to best advantage. There are 3 different bag options in the pattern for you to choose from, and we will also discuss a variety of ways of making the most of the border print.

Learn the basics of paper piecing or brush up on your skills for the best results in precision details in pieced quilts. You may want to choose a small wall hanging pattern like the one shown, from our wonderful selection of MH Design pattens. All skill levels are welcome.

It's not too late to join the fun! Patrick Lose is a fabric and pattern designer well-known for his bold, amusing and whimisical designs. Each monthly party will offer a project pattern and directions for something new and exciting. There is a $10.00 monthly fee for each party you attend and you get the pattern and directions for that month's project.You may order a kit or raid your own stash. Of course these are copyrighted designs that cannot be shared with anyone else, and they cannot be purchased by anyone who is not a party-goer at Sew Biz.

This a challenge class that allows you to explore some new things in a fun way. Every other month you get a suprise kit, and the game is to create something from the materials in the kit. We have one hour meetings to see what everyone came up with and take a look at the new materials. Sometimes there is a small demo, and there are always new ideas.

See how easy it is to extend the life of several items. And save money since you won't have to buy and replace garments such as jeans and jackets with broken zippers, curtains that need to be hemmed a different length, and mending for holes and tears.

Gradation Fabrics and precision cutting with a special 10 degree wedge tool help you make this stunning flower quilt. This quilt is a 50" circle which will make a beautiful wall hanging or table cover. Come into the store to see the sample we have made up. We have a wonderful selection of gradated fabrics to for you to choose.

This is a wonderful opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind shawl and learn basic weaving techniques. Pam will bring her special looms and most attendees will finish their shawl in class. Don't miss the chance to take your creativity to new levels.

Using the Workshop book we will mix and match applique techniques to unlock your creativity. This great workbook offers tips and techniques for all types of applique. You may choose the style you would like to work on and we will help you build your skill.