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Classes


This is a three day, sleep in your own bed, day retreat hosted by the shop but featuring international quilt teacher and designer Debi Montgomery. her website is https://mysteryquiltsanonymous.com/ to see some of her other fabulous designs. Debi will be designing a unique quilt for us, then walking us through the construction bit by bit to reveal the beautiful mystery! SIGN UP AS FAST AS YOU CAN. THIS WILL SELL OUT!! Read the fine print below for details on cancellation, etc.

Cost: $ 275.00
Come join us the Second Saturday of each month to SHARE! Share your projects and ideas, see our new products and notions, have some delicious breakfast bites and make some sewing connections!

Cost: $ FREE
Heather will teach you how to make 3 adorable cards. Take your creativity in a new direction!

Cost: $ 25.00
Join designer Ashley Bural to make this adorable bunny zip pouch. This is a machine embroiderly class, and the projeect is made "in the hoop." in addition to the class fee, required purchase of $5 pattern from instructor

Cost: $ 25.00
Bring your machines and some scraps and Kristin will demo foundation paper piecing. We will have pineapple block foundations, economy block foundations and New York Beauty foundations to practice on.

Cost: $ 20.00
VERY basic introduction to sewing. Topics include how to thread your machine, what's a bobbin for?, presser feet, how to sew a straight line, seam allowances. Also how to read a quilt pattern, how to cut fabric using a rotary cutter. Different types of fabric and what they are for, sewing terms explained.

Cost: $ 40.00
A cute little wear around your neck badge and phone holder. Great for guild meetings! BY ANNIE pattern is free and we have them in the shop

Cost: $ 25.00
Come learn to machine embroider. Bring your machine or use ours. Marie will have projects to do every month, based on what the group wants to learn! First class is a demo on July 26. Club will be the last Friday of each month.

Cost: $ 20.00
Fun and easy to make, these are great scrap busters. bring a collection of fabrics or buy here and some 10 by 10 batting scraps

Cost: $ 10.00
Come make this Batik tote bag with us. Free with purchase of Sand in My Tote kit. Choose Ocean (blue and tan) or Sunset (purples and teal)

Cost: $ 55.00
The By Annie pattern 2 Big Totes is our April purse party!

Cost: $ 30.00

Gathering Stitches Class Policy


To make classes enjoyable for all, we request that you adhere to the following policies. Thank you for having confidence in us as we further your quilting knowledge.

Registration
  • To reserve your class spot, payment will be required at time of registration.
  • You can register in person, or over the phone
  • If you need to use a GS sewing machine for your class, please reserve it ahead of time. It is free to use!

Basic Class Requirements
  • Sewing Machine
  • Thread
  • Sewing Machine needles
  • Scissors
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Mat
  • Ruler(s) as indicated in pattern or class notes
  • Pins
  • Pen and Paper for Notes
  • Pattern (if required)
  • Fabric to make the pattern
  • Notions required in the pattern

  • Optional but recommended:
  • Wonder Clips
  • Spray starch or alternative (Best Press, Flatter Spray)

Specific Class Supplies
  • Some classes require supplies. If supplies are needed, a supply list can be obtained either in-store or online under the class section.
  • Be sure to purchase your supplies ahead of class so that you are prepared! All students receive a 10% discount on supplies required for classes. Just remind the staff member!

Cancellations
  • If you must cancel, allow 5 days prior notice. We will be happy to refund the amount, apply it as a store credit, or apply it to another class.
  • Cancellations less than 5 days prior to class may result in fee forfeiture. We will do our best to fill your spot, but if it cannot be filled, class fees will not be reimbursed.
  • Gathering Stitches reserves the right to cancel a class for any reason. If your class has been canceled, you will receive a full refund.

Class Etiquette
  • Please arrive on time and prepared with class materials.
  • Turn off your cell phone (or at lease put on silent). If you MUST take a call, please step out of the classroom.
  • Please pay attention to the instructor.
  • Don't forget to leave your work area clean!

If you would like to see a class that isn’t currently offered, ask, and we will do our best to get it scheduled.

Calendar


Hexie Twist Coasters

Fun and easy to make, these are great scrap busters. bring a collection of fabrics or buy here and some 10 by 10 batting scraps

Paper Piecing Tutorial

Bring your machines and some scraps and Kristin will demo foundation paper piecing. We will have pineapple block foundations, economy block foundations and New York Beauty foundations to practice on.

Embroidery Club with Marie

Come learn to machine embroider. Bring your machine or use ours. Marie will have projects to do every month, based on what the group wants to learn! First class is a demo on July 26. Club will be the last Friday of each month.

Mar 29
Sand in My Tote
Apr 4
Two Big Totes. A purse party class
Apr 11
Bunny Zipper pouch (in the hoop)