Class Calendar
New York Beauty & Flying Geese
Complex piecing made simple! Expand your skill set and learn new tips and techniques for curved and foundation piecing. Karen Ottoboni is a master of foundation paper piecing and you will love her as much as we do!
Color Class with Gayle Scott
The color and value class will teach you how to use a color wheel and why it is important. You will also learn about value and how it affects the way your quilts pop or not; additionally, you will get tips on choosing fabrics for your projects.
Giving Day Sew-in
We have changed Project Linus Day to "Giving Day" so that if you want to make wraps for cancer patients going through Chemo, or quilts/blankets for other local organizations or hats for babies born with heart defects, you can sew your heart out and give to the charitiy or charities that are important to you. Blue Iris contributes the room for you to work on your charity items, usually the last Monday of the month. The important thing about "Giving Day" is that it allows you a place to spread out, a place to gather with friends (old and new) and it allows you to give back to your community and support what is important to each of you, individually. All are welcome to participate!
Class Information
Check out the class list below. You can call, email or come in to the shop to sign up. If you are interested in a class that we don't currently have listed please send us an email on the Contact Us page.
Our Class Policies have changed, please click on Class Policies above to see them. If your wanting more information on a particular class, please click on the class title to be taken to an info page.
Our Class Policies have changed, please click on Class Policies above to see them. If your wanting more information on a particular class, please click on the class title to be taken to an info page.
New York Beauty & Flying Geese
- Jan 18, 2019 09:30 am
- Jan 18, 2019 09:30 am
New York Beauty & Flying Geese - Jan 18, 2019 09:30 am
Complex piecing made simple! Expand your skill set and learn new tips and techniques for curved and foundation piecing. Karen Ottoboni is a master of foundation paper piecing and you will love her as much as we do!
Cost: $ 35.00
Complex piecing made simple! Expand your skill set and learn new tips and techniques for curved and foundation piecing. Karen Ottoboni is a master of foundation paper piecing and you will love her as much as we do!
Cost: $ 35.00
Color Class with Gayle Scott
- Jan 19, 2019 10:00 am
- Jan 19, 2019 10:00 am
Color Class with Gayle Scott - Jan 19, 2019 10:00 am
The color and value class will teach you how to use a color wheel and why it is important. You will also learn about value and how it affects the way your quilts pop or not; additionally, you will get tips on choosing fabrics for your projects.
Cost: $ 25.00
The color and value class will teach you how to use a color wheel and why it is important. You will also learn about value and how it affects the way your quilts pop or not; additionally, you will get tips on choosing fabrics for your projects.
Cost: $ 25.00
Giving Day Sew-in
- Jan 21, 2019 09:30 am
- Jan 21, 2019 09:30 am
Giving Day Sew-in - Jan 21, 2019 09:30 am
We have changed Project Linus Day to "Giving Day" so that if you want to make wraps for cancer patients going through Chemo, or quilts/blankets for other local organizations or hats for babies born with heart defects, you can sew your heart out and give to the charitiy or charities that are important to you. Blue Iris contributes the room for you to work on your charity items, usually the last Monday of the month. The important thing about "Giving Day" is that it allows you a place to spread out, a place to gather with friends (old and new) and it allows you to give back to your community and support what is important to each of you, individually. All are welcome to participate!
We have changed Project Linus Day to "Giving Day" so that if you want to make wraps for cancer patients going through Chemo, or quilts/blankets for other local organizations or hats for babies born with heart defects, you can sew your heart out and give to the charitiy or charities that are important to you. Blue Iris contributes the room for you to work on your charity items, usually the last Monday of the month. The important thing about "Giving Day" is that it allows you a place to spread out, a place to gather with friends (old and new) and it allows you to give back to your community and support what is important to each of you, individually. All are welcome to participate!
Beginning Quilting with Natalie
- Jan 24, 2019 10:00 am
- Jan 24, 2019 10:00 am
Beginning Quilting with Natalie - Jan 24, 2019 10:00 am
Come join in on our 5 part Beginning Quilting Class! Natalie will be your Coach/Mentor for 5 weeks of instruction in the art of quilt making! When your done with this class, you will know all of the steps and techniques for making your own beautiful quilt! Natalie is a great instructor and you will be amazed at what you will learn during this class! Sign ups now being taken!
Cost: $ 80.00
Come join in on our 5 part Beginning Quilting Class! Natalie will be your Coach/Mentor for 5 weeks of instruction in the art of quilt making! When your done with this class, you will know all of the steps and techniques for making your own beautiful quilt! Natalie is a great instructor and you will be amazed at what you will learn during this class! Sign ups now being taken!
Cost: $ 80.00
Horsin' Around with Jill Cruz
- Jan 25, 2019 09:30 am
- Jan 25, 2019 09:30 am
Horsin' Around with Jill Cruz - Jan 25, 2019 09:30 am
Create unusual and beautiful artwork by learning to use Cheescloth to bring your work to life! We will be working on a horse of your choice. You will learn to dye and/or paint cheesecloth and thread sketching. So come join the herd and be prepared 3 days of fun!
Cost: $ 125.00
Create unusual and beautiful artwork by learning to use Cheescloth to bring your work to life! We will be working on a horse of your choice. You will learn to dye and/or paint cheesecloth and thread sketching. So come join the herd and be prepared 3 days of fun!
Cost: $ 125.00
Two Color Quilt with Margie McGraw
- Jan 29, 2019 09:30 am
- Jan 29, 2019 09:30 am
Two Color Quilt with Margie McGraw - Jan 29, 2019 09:30 am
Two colors is all you need for this fun and fast quilt pattern. Come join Margie for a day of fun making this two color quilt top. Once you've mastered the easy technique, you can make as many of these two color quilts as you want and you can make them in any size!
Cost: $ 30.00
Two colors is all you need for this fun and fast quilt pattern. Come join Margie for a day of fun making this two color quilt top. Once you've mastered the easy technique, you can make as many of these two color quilts as you want and you can make them in any size!
Cost: $ 30.00
1st Saturday of the Month Backing Sale - Must bring your completed Top~
- Feb 02, 2019 09:00 am
- Feb 02, 2019 09:00 am
1st Saturday of the Month Backing Sale - Must bring your completed Top~ - Feb 02, 2019 09:00 am
The 1st Saturday of every month, bring in your completed pieced quilt top and receive 20% off your Backing Fabric for that top. Our only rule is that you MUST bring in your completed, pieced quilt top in person.......no exceptions! We want to see all your creativity in person!
The 1st Saturday of every month, bring in your completed pieced quilt top and receive 20% off your Backing Fabric for that top. Our only rule is that you MUST bring in your completed, pieced quilt top in person.......no exceptions! We want to see all your creativity in person!
Heartland Heritage Block of the Month
- Feb 02, 2019 09:00 am
- Feb 02, 2019 09:00 am
Heartland Heritage Block of the Month - Feb 02, 2019 09:00 am
This is a great Block of the Month, and it includes the patterns, all fabrics, and several bonus projects along the way. Come join in on the fun beginning Feb. 3rd 2018. Limited seats available so sign up now!
Cost: $ 20.00
This is a great Block of the Month, and it includes the patterns, all fabrics, and several bonus projects along the way. Come join in on the fun beginning Feb. 3rd 2018. Limited seats available so sign up now!
Cost: $ 20.00
"Double Your Pleasure" with Linda Ballard
- Feb 04, 2019 09:30 am
- Feb 04, 2019 09:30 am
"Double Your Pleasure" with Linda Ballard - Feb 04, 2019 09:30 am
Here's a delightful Wall Hanging from one of our favorite teachers, Linda Ballard! Best part, it's Jelly Roll friendly!!
Cost: $ 40.00
Here's a delightful Wall Hanging from one of our favorite teachers, Linda Ballard! Best part, it's Jelly Roll friendly!!
Cost: $ 40.00
Glacier Star Technique of the Month w/Victoria Johnson
- Feb 08, 2019 09:30 am
- Feb 08, 2019 09:30 am
Glacier Star Technique of the Month w/Victoria Johnson - Feb 08, 2019 09:30 am
This is a series of 8 monthly Technique of the Month classes using the Glacier Star paper-piecing pattern from Quiltwerx, by Judy Neimeyer. These classes will be headed up by Victoria Johnson, a Certified Quiltwerx Teacher. There is a monthly fee of $50.00 for each technique class and once signed up, you will be commited to the entire series. We are extremely fortunate to have found such a caring and committed teacher to come quite a distance to teach these classes for us. Signups are now being taken.
Cost: $ 50.00
This is a series of 8 monthly Technique of the Month classes using the Glacier Star paper-piecing pattern from Quiltwerx, by Judy Neimeyer. These classes will be headed up by Victoria Johnson, a Certified Quiltwerx Teacher. There is a monthly fee of $50.00 for each technique class and once signed up, you will be commited to the entire series. We are extremely fortunate to have found such a caring and committed teacher to come quite a distance to teach these classes for us. Signups are now being taken.
Cost: $ 50.00
UFO Club
- Feb 08, 2019 05:00 pm
- Feb 08, 2019 05:00 pm
UFO Club - Feb 08, 2019 05:00 pm
This is a club for those of you who have stacks of unfinished quilts, hence UFO Club! This club will meet monthly on Friday nights, so if your of the mind, come join us for an evening of fun and sewing! THIS CLUB IS FULL!
Cost: $ 40.00
This is a club for those of you who have stacks of unfinished quilts, hence UFO Club! This club will meet monthly on Friday nights, so if your of the mind, come join us for an evening of fun and sewing! THIS CLUB IS FULL!
Cost: $ 40.00
Long Time Gone BOM
- Feb 09, 2019 09:00 am
- Feb 09, 2019 09:00 am
Long Time Gone BOM - Feb 09, 2019 09:00 am
This is a sampler quilt with a modern twist and it is unusual, in the fact that Jen Kingwell normally has some applique in her patterns, but this one is total machine pieced!! Pauline is the teacher and she has a number of peeps that do these classes with her, so unfortunately, this CLASS IS ALREADY FULL!
This is a sampler quilt with a modern twist and it is unusual, in the fact that Jen Kingwell normally has some applique in her patterns, but this one is total machine pieced!! Pauline is the teacher and she has a number of peeps that do these classes with her, so unfortunately, this CLASS IS ALREADY FULL!
Tool Tote
- Feb 11, 2019 09:30 am
- Feb 11, 2019 09:30 am
Tool Tote - Feb 11, 2019 09:30 am
Tool Tote is what everyone needs! The bag everyone WANTS! Pockets all the way around on the outside and pockets all the way around on the inside! Heavy duty stays that keep the bags mouth wide open, easy to get in and reach all your important stuff: sewing tools, cosmetics, medications, first aid supplies, blow dryers..............and the list goes on and on an on!
Cost: $ 35.00
Tool Tote is what everyone needs! The bag everyone WANTS! Pockets all the way around on the outside and pockets all the way around on the inside! Heavy duty stays that keep the bags mouth wide open, easy to get in and reach all your important stuff: sewing tools, cosmetics, medications, first aid supplies, blow dryers..............and the list goes on and on an on!
Cost: $ 35.00
Fabric Collage 2 Day Workshop with Gayle Scott
- Feb 15, 2019 09:30 am
- Feb 15, 2019 09:30 am
Fabric Collage 2 Day Workshop with Gayle Scott - Feb 15, 2019 09:30 am
This class starts with your choice of pattern from Laura Heine Designs. (The only pattern you cannot use is the Lab Dog which involves a different process than all the other patterns available). Gayle is a great teacher and has taught this class many, many times and she has the technique down to a science! Come join us for two days of fun with fabric play!
Cost: $ 55.00
This class starts with your choice of pattern from Laura Heine Designs. (The only pattern you cannot use is the Lab Dog which involves a different process than all the other patterns available). Gayle is a great teacher and has taught this class many, many times and she has the technique down to a science! Come join us for two days of fun with fabric play!
Cost: $ 55.00
Machine Embroidery - Kimberbell Bench Buddies of the Month
- Feb 26, 2019 09:30 am
- Feb 26, 2019 09:30 am
Machine Embroidery - Kimberbell Bench Buddies of the Month - Feb 26, 2019 09:30 am
This class is a monthly Machine Embroidery Project (actually 2 projects per month) ! These cute little pillows are adorable decorations for every month of the year! These projects will involve different techniques on your embroidery machine as well as regular sewing on your machines. Different projects for each month of the year! Monthly Class Fee is 15.00 which includes the fabric kit to make each months project. Requires Quarterly CD Purchase.
Cost: $ 15.00
This class is a monthly Machine Embroidery Project (actually 2 projects per month) ! These cute little pillows are adorable decorations for every month of the year! These projects will involve different techniques on your embroidery machine as well as regular sewing on your machines. Different projects for each month of the year! Monthly Class Fee is 15.00 which includes the fabric kit to make each months project. Requires Quarterly CD Purchase.
Cost: $ 15.00
My Kinda of Town Block of the Month Sign Up Fee
- Mar 02, 2019 09:30 am
- Mar 02, 2019 09:30 am
My Kinda of Town Block of the Month Sign Up Fee - Mar 02, 2019 09:30 am
Come join Karen Ottoboni as she takes you on a whimsical paper-piecing journey thru My Kind of Town! This is an 8 month BOM and includes all fabrics to make YOUR kinda of town! $15.00 sign up fee/$30.00 per month class/kit fee. Sign ups now being taken.
Come join Karen Ottoboni as she takes you on a whimsical paper-piecing journey thru My Kind of Town! This is an 8 month BOM and includes all fabrics to make YOUR kinda of town! $15.00 sign up fee/$30.00 per month class/kit fee. Sign ups now being taken.
Glacier Star Technique of the Month w/Victoria Johnson
- Mar 08, 2019 09:30 am
- Mar 08, 2019 09:30 am
Glacier Star Technique of the Month w/Victoria Johnson - Mar 08, 2019 09:30 am
This is a series of 8 monthly Technique of the Month classes using the Glacier Star paper-piecing pattern from Quiltwerx, by Judy Neimeyer. These classes will be headed up by Victoria Johnson, a Certified Quiltwerx Teacher. There is a monthly fee of $50.00 for each technique class and once signed up, you will be commited to the entire series. We are extremely fortunate to have found such a caring and committed teacher to come quite a distance to teach these classes for us. Signups are now being taken.
Cost: $ 50.00
This is a series of 8 monthly Technique of the Month classes using the Glacier Star paper-piecing pattern from Quiltwerx, by Judy Neimeyer. These classes will be headed up by Victoria Johnson, a Certified Quiltwerx Teacher. There is a monthly fee of $50.00 for each technique class and once signed up, you will be commited to the entire series. We are extremely fortunate to have found such a caring and committed teacher to come quite a distance to teach these classes for us. Signups are now being taken.
Cost: $ 50.00
Creative Hand Stitching with Wool
- Mar 11, 2019 09:30 am
- Mar 11, 2019 09:30 am
Creative Hand Stitching with Wool - Mar 11, 2019 09:30 am
In this class, Betsy Thaxton will teach you some beautiful stitching techniques on wool, inspired by Sue Spargo.
Cost: $ 45.00
In this class, Betsy Thaxton will teach you some beautiful stitching techniques on wool, inspired by Sue Spargo.
Cost: $ 45.00
Donna Greenwald's Landscape Class
- Mar 14, 2019 09:30 am
- Mar 14, 2019 09:30 am
Donna Greenwald's Landscape Class - Mar 14, 2019 09:30 am
Donna Greenwald is coming back to teach her Landscape class. We have openings for this class, so, if this is something you've been wanting to do, sign up now! Openings for this landscape class have been few and far between! Donna is a fabulous teacher and she has an incredible eye for Landscape and has more techniques to teach you than I have fingers! Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Cost: $ 150.00
Donna Greenwald is coming back to teach her Landscape class. We have openings for this class, so, if this is something you've been wanting to do, sign up now! Openings for this landscape class have been few and far between! Donna is a fabulous teacher and she has an incredible eye for Landscape and has more techniques to teach you than I have fingers! Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Cost: $ 150.00
Hexie Wall Hanging
- Mar 15, 2019 09:30 am
- Mar 15, 2019 09:30 am
Hexie Wall Hanging - Mar 15, 2019 09:30 am
Karen Ottoboni is heading up this fun class! Using Vintage Hankies, Damaged Linens, Laces (parts & pieces) and cotton fabric for your Hexies. You maybe experienced in making Hexies, but if not, Karen is an excellent teacher and will give you the confidence to learn her English paper piecing method.
Cost: $ 35.00
Karen Ottoboni is heading up this fun class! Using Vintage Hankies, Damaged Linens, Laces (parts & pieces) and cotton fabric for your Hexies. You maybe experienced in making Hexies, but if not, Karen is an excellent teacher and will give you the confidence to learn her English paper piecing method.
Cost: $ 35.00
Color Class with Gayle Scott
- Mar 16, 2019 10:00 am
- Mar 16, 2019 10:00 am
Color Class with Gayle Scott - Mar 16, 2019 10:00 am
The color and value class will teach you how to use a color wheel and why it is important. You will also learn about value and how it affects the way your quilts pop or not; additionally, you will get tips on choosing fabrics for your projects.
Cost: $ 25.00
The color and value class will teach you how to use a color wheel and why it is important. You will also learn about value and how it affects the way your quilts pop or not; additionally, you will get tips on choosing fabrics for your projects.
Cost: $ 25.00
Modern Landscape
- Mar 18, 2019 09:00 am
- Mar 18, 2019 09:00 am
Modern Landscape - Mar 18, 2019 09:00 am
Come join Gayle Scott in a very modern landscape technique. This is for those of you who are not afraid of trying a very non-traditional landscape project. Sign up soon as we are limited to 10 in this class.
Cost: $ 55.00
Come join Gayle Scott in a very modern landscape technique. This is for those of you who are not afraid of trying a very non-traditional landscape project. Sign up soon as we are limited to 10 in this class.
Cost: $ 55.00
Care & Feeding of your Feather Weight Singer Sewing Machine
- Mar 30, 2019 12:00 pm
- Mar 30, 2019 12:00 pm
Care & Feeding of your Feather Weight Singer Sewing Machine - Mar 30, 2019 12:00 pm
Dave Trebotich of Twice as Nice Machine Repair in Antioch will be your leader in this class. Dave does excellent machine repair work for sewing machines, particularly old Singers. Dave will take you through your machine so that you will be more able to take care of it in the future.
Cost: $ 70.00
Dave Trebotich of Twice as Nice Machine Repair in Antioch will be your leader in this class. Dave does excellent machine repair work for sewing machines, particularly old Singers. Dave will take you through your machine so that you will be more able to take care of it in the future.
Cost: $ 70.00
Care & Feeding of your Feather Weight Singer Sewing Machine
- Mar 31, 2019 09:00 am
- Mar 31, 2019 09:00 am
Care & Feeding of your Feather Weight Singer Sewing Machine - Mar 31, 2019 09:00 am
Dave Trebotich of Twice as Nice Machine Repair in Antioch will be your leader in this class. Dave does excellent machine repair work for sewing machines, particularly old Singers. Dave will take you through your machine so that you will be more able to take care of it in the future.
Cost: $ 70.00
Dave Trebotich of Twice as Nice Machine Repair in Antioch will be your leader in this class. Dave does excellent machine repair work for sewing machines, particularly old Singers. Dave will take you through your machine so that you will be more able to take care of it in the future.
Cost: $ 70.00
Sew In Love Block of the Month Sign Up Fee
- Apr 13, 2019 09:30 am
- Apr 13, 2019 09:30 am
Sew In Love Block of the Month Sign Up Fee - Apr 13, 2019 09:30 am
We are sew in love with the Sew in Love Batik Block of the month that Pauline will be teaching! The colors are stunning, but who would expect less with Pauline!! This BOM will have a $20. Sign Up fee and $25/month Kit/Class fee. Sew In Love Book purchase is required at time of sign up.
We are sew in love with the Sew in Love Batik Block of the month that Pauline will be teaching! The colors are stunning, but who would expect less with Pauline!! This BOM will have a $20. Sign Up fee and $25/month Kit/Class fee. Sew In Love Book purchase is required at time of sign up.
Fresh Cut Wool Block of the Month
- Oct 04, 2019 09:30 am
- Oct 04, 2019 09:30 am
Fresh Cut Wool Block of the Month - Oct 04, 2019 09:30 am
For this BOM, "Fresh Cut" uses the book by the same name and Betsy Thaxton will be your coach on this 12 month Journey. Fresh Cut, the book, is by Sue Spargo and while we all refer to it as Wool Embroidery, you will be encouraged to use all sorts of mediums and textures to make this beautiful piece. In addition to the book mentioned above, you will also need "Creative Stitching 2nd Edition" also by Sue Spargo, as you will need to refer to it for the stitches you will be using. Sign ups for this BOM are limited so don't procrastinate in signing up!
For this BOM, "Fresh Cut" uses the book by the same name and Betsy Thaxton will be your coach on this 12 month Journey. Fresh Cut, the book, is by Sue Spargo and while we all refer to it as Wool Embroidery, you will be encouraged to use all sorts of mediums and textures to make this beautiful piece. In addition to the book mentioned above, you will also need "Creative Stitching 2nd Edition" also by Sue Spargo, as you will need to refer to it for the stitches you will be using. Sign ups for this BOM are limited so don't procrastinate in signing up!