Registration and Class Policy ·

  • Class Fees are due upon registration.
  • Phone reservations will be held three days to allow for mail or drop-off of payment.
  • Cancellation deadline is five days prior to class. If we do not have at least four people for class, the Village Quilt Shoppe reserves the right to cancel the class and your registration fee will be refunded or applied to another class. ·
  • Patterns, books and handouts can not be shared or photocopied due to copyright laws. Let's help to keep these talented and creative designers in business. ·
  • A supply list will be given at the time of registration. Please come to class with all required supplies. We appreciate your purchase of supplies from us-it helps to insure that we will be able to serve your needs.
  • Sewing machines should be brought to your class unless noted in the course description. We have a limited number of machines for use, courtesy of Universal Sewing Center, on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you need assistance in carrying your machine, please notify the shoppe and we will be happy to assist you.
  • Basic sewing supplies should be brought to every quilting class. These items include: scissors, notebook, pencil, pins, rulers, quilt marking pencil, needle, thread, seam ripper, rotary cutter and blades. Check your supply list.
  • Only registered students will be allowed in class. Please be courteous and think of your fellow classmates.

    If there is a class or technique that you would like to learn, and it is not currently on the schedule, please contact us at 248.391.5727. We will do our best to bring it to you.

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Color Work Shop Come in and learn how to put colors together. Learn about scale, contrast, function, backgrounds and fiber content. Level: All can benefit from this Instructor: Carolyn Vagts ·

If you have a small group that would like to do the color work shop we can make special arrangements. Just call us at 248.391.5727

 

Machine Quilting

Saturday, January 30, 10: 00 - 3:00pm

$30.00
Or Thursday, March 11, 10:00-3:00pm
$30.00

This is a technique class. Learn all the tricks to machine quilting from Elizabeth. She will teach you the how-to's and all the little tricks to make your quilting a success. Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

Mystery Night

Friday, March 19, 6:00pm-midnight

$25.00 plus fabric

Come in and we will help you pick out your fabric so you can be ready for a really fun night. You will sit and sew while we do your ironing. Dinner is included along with pop and munchies. Don't you deserve a night out with your quilting buddies? Register early, space is limited.
Beginner Quilting
Tuesday March 9 & 16, 10:00-4:00pm
$72.00

Let Elizabeth teach you all the ins and outs of fabric selection, cutting, and piecing. You will leave this class with a finished small quilt top. If you want to learn to quilt, learn from the best. By the time you finish this class you should be able to do any beginner level quilt top. Level: Beginner Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig

Machine Appliqué Carolyn's Way
Thursday, March 25, 10:00-3:00pm
$32.00
Tuesday, April 13, 10:00-3:00pm
$32.00

Learn how to do machine appliqué the easy way. Spend the day learning all the tricks to raw edge fusible appliqué. You will love how it looks when you are done. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts

October 4, November 1, & December 6, 11:00am-2:00pm must pre-register for this class
Elizabeth's Open Workshop Friday evening once a month  
January 22, 6:00pm-10:00pm
$10.00
February 26, 6:00pm-10:00pm $10.00
March 26, 60:00pm-10:00pm $10.00
April 16, 6:00pm-10:00pm $10.00

Elizabeth has made herself available once a month to have an open workshop for individual help, so if you are working on a project and need a little extra help, sign up for a workshop. Space is limited.

Van Gogh's Starry Night  
Thursday, January 28, 10:00-3:00pm $ 32.00
Create your own masterpiece using scraps. This is a really fun way to express yourself through fabric. Learn to paint with fabric instead of a brush. If art is where your heart is, this is the class for you. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Monet
Thursday, February 25th, 10:00-3:00pm
$32.00
We have had so many requests to redo this class so here it is. Come and take this class and create one of the great masterpieces of all time. It's easy. Level: Intermediate/Advanced Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Elizabeth's Appliqué Day
The first Sunday of every month
.$15.00

Many of you are in the midst of projects started, and some of you need to get going. This class is an open workshop that will benefit everyone. Come join in the fun whether you are experienced or just beginning. Hand appliqué only please. January 3,February 7, March 7, April 11, 11:00am-2:00pm must pre-register for this class

Duffle Bag
Tuesday, February 16, 10:00-2:00pm
$24.00
This is a cute all purpose bag. Use it for the gym or for an overnight bag. If you pre quilt your fabric you will be taking home a finished bag. Come in and see the sample. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Stash Management "Sewority"
Sunday January 3 2:30-5:00pm
$15.00
Sunday, February 7, 2:30-5:00pm
$15.00
Sunday, March 7, 2:30-5:00pm
$15.00
Sunday, April 11, 2:30-5:30pm
$15.00
Each month we will add a new border to our center. Elizabeth will be designing this as we go, so every month will be a surprise, and some months you will have options. This time we will actually be sewing in class, so space is limited. Please make sure to reserve your spot if you are interested. Level: All Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Quilt as you Sew
Wednesday, February 3 & 24th, 10:00am-12:00pm.
$24.00
Or Tuesday, March 2 & 30th, 10:00am-12:00pm
$24.00

All you need for this class is a lot of scraps and the will to use them up. Leah will show you how to piece and quilt as you go. What a treasure. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Leah Chu

Wild Flowers Embroidery Picture
Saturday, February 13, 11:00am-2:00pm
$22.00

Test the waters with these cute embroidered pictures. You will need an embroidery machine for this class. Cathy will help you create a picture that can be mounted or quilted. It's up to you. It's a great project for both a beginner or a well seasoned quilter. *Embroidery Machine Required. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico This is a great 'take a long project'. Come and learn how to make this beautiful block pattern and work on it all winter. This one is a journey but will worth the time and effort. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Sally Behrend

Bow Tucks Purse
Saturday, January 16, 11:00- 3:00pm
$24.00

This popular purse is back again. It's a classic. It's easy to make and easy to use. Cathy will give you a choice between the original or the mini. Once you make one you will want to make more. Level: beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico

Wild Flowers Embroidery Wall Hanging
Saturday, February 27, March 13, & 20th 11:00 - 2:00pm
$65.00

If you have an embroidery machine and want to make a beautiful wall hanging (or possibly a bed quilt) here is the class for you. Cathy will walk you through, step by step, the blocks and settings. When you are finished with this class you will have a beautiful quilt top ready to quilt. *Embroidery Machine Required. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Cathy Basirico

Hand Quilting
Monday, January 25, 2:00-5:00pm
$18.00
Or Monday, March 22, 2:00-5:00pm
$18.00

Looking to learn hand quilting? Well here it is. Sally will teach you how to quilt that special project you have been saving. Once you complete this class project you will feel confident enough to take on something bigger. All you will need is practice. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sally Behrend

Color Work Shop  
Tuesday, March 23, 10:00-12:00pm
$10.00

If color stumps you or if you feel insecure in your choices come and see how we do it. Color selection should be the most fun of all the quilting process and we will help you enjoy the process. Understanding color and it's place in quilting is a must.

Monday Morning Sit and Sew  

Come on in every Monday from 10:00am to 1:00pm for our sit and sew. It's free and the coffee is always on. What a great way to meet new friends and get a little sewing done. You're always welcome.

 
   
   
 
   
 

Winter Shoppe Hours

  • Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm
  • Sunday 11:00am-5:30pm

 

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