Classes

Teacher: Sandy Christian-Mamie

Cost:

• $50 for the first class (includes the book), $30 for second and third classes
• $35 techniques-only option (no book). Please bring clip art or a coloring book or a design you’d like to learn with. A kitchen towel + fabric will be provided for practice.

Class Size: Min 2 / Max 5

Bring to Class: Yourself (and any fabric scraps you have, if any)

Prerequisite: Sewing 101 / Quilting 101 is useful. If you have never sewn before, please take these two classes first.

Description & Goals:

• Class 1: Learn how to appliqué
• Class 2: Learn “quilt as you go” (beginner-friendly, regular sewing machine)
• Class 3: Learn how to bind

Important: Because pattern books must be ordered, please commit 2 weeks prior.

Teacher: Sandy Christian-Mamie

Cost: $65 for the first class (includes supplies and fabric). Batting for a crib size is included.

• Add $10 for twin batting
• Add $20 for queen/king batting (not recommended for beginners)
• Subsequent classes: $30 for each technique you’d like to learn

Class Size: Min 2 / Max 4

Bring to Class: Yourself (you may bring your machine if you have one)

Prerequisite: Sewing experience is helpful. If you want to use one of our machines, you need to have taken Sewing Basics 101.

Description & Goals:

• Piece blocks (as many as needed for your quilt size)
• Create sashing and borders
• Attach batting and backing
• Quilt
• Add binding

Note: Offered at least once a month. Each month can include a different block technique.

Teacher: Sandy Christian-Mamie

Cost: $35 (includes all supplies except the candy bag itself — bring whatever kind you want, as large as possible)

Class Size: Min 2

Level of Experience: Beginner on up

Bring to Class: Yourself

Prerequisite: Sewing experience helpful. If you want to use one of our machines, you need to have taken Sewing Basics 101. Sewing or Quilting 102 is also encouraged prior to this.

Description of Class & Goals:

• Learn to sew in a zipper
• Learn how to line a purse
• Learn how to add binding
• Learn to add a strap

Teacher: Looking for a teacher

Cost: $35 (includes a skein of yarn in your choice of several colors)

Class Size: Min 2

Bring to Class: Yourself

Prerequisite: None

Description of Class & Goals:

• Learn how to chain stitch
• Learn: single, double, half double, treble, and slip stitches
• Feel confident in the basics of crocheting

Teacher: Sandy Christian-Mamie

Cost: $35

Class Size: Min 2 / Max 3

Bring to Class: Yourself

Prerequisite: None

Description of Class & Goals:

• Thread a machine and bobbin
• Straight stitch, back stitch, adjust width/length
• Change needles (types and when to use)
• Thread types (what to use and why)
• Become familiar with the Brother model used at HCCS (and others)

Teacher: Sandy Christian-Mamie

Cost: $35 (includes supplies and fabric)

Class Size: Min 2 / Max 5

Bring to Class: Yourself

Prerequisite: Sewing 101

Description of Class & Goals:

• Create a 6-patch (or larger) for your tote
• Attach batting
• Optional: add pockets inside the lining
• Add straps

Teacher: Sandy Christian-Mamie

Cost: $35 (includes materials)

Class Size: Min 2 / Max 3

Bring to Class: Yourself

Level / Prereq: No quilting experience necessary, but you need to know how to use a sewing machine. To use ours, you will need to take Sewing 101.

Description of Class & Goals:

• Make a potholder
• Understand quilt materials/layers
• Learn to sew a 4-patch
• Add batting / Insulbrite / backing
• Quilt with straight lines
• Make and sew on binding

Teacher: Sandy Christian-Mamie

Cost: $35 (includes instruction, fabric, and 1 mug rug pattern)

Class Size: Min 2

Bring to Class: Yourself

Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or sewing experience within the past year

Description of Class & Goals:

• Learn to piece
• Learn to appliqué
• Add batting and backing
• Simple quilting
• Make and sew on binding

Teacher: Sandy Christian-Mamie

Cost: $35 (includes 2 canvases (8×10), supplies, and equipment)

Class Size: Min 4 / Max 10

Bring to Class: Yourself

Prerequisite: None

Description of Class & Goals:

• Learn different pour styles, tools, and techniques
• Create two unique pieces

Teacher: Sandy Christian-Mamie

Cost: $35 for 6 hours

Class Size: Min 2 / Max 3

Bring to Class: Whatever sewing project you want to work on

Prerequisite: Sewing 101 / Quilting 101 is useful. If you have never sewn before, please take these two classes first.

Note: Room temperature is kept at 71°. Please dress accordingly.

Teacher: Sandy Christian-Mamie

Cost: $35 each class (3 total classes)

Class Size: Min 2 / Max 3

Bring to Class: No more than 9 t-shirts (at least 2 to get started). Stabilizer for 9 shirts is included in the class price. Fabric and batting are available for purchase here or you can buy elsewhere.

Prerequisite: Sewing experience helpful. If you want to use one of our machines, you need to have taken Sewing Basics 101.

Description of Class & Goals:

• Class 1: Stabilize T-shirts for cutting
• Class 2: Add sashing and sew shirts together
• Class 3: Add batting and binding