Classes
Classes
Beginning Quilting Feb 2025
Learn the basics of quilting, from start to finish. This class covers fabric choices, cutting, machine piecing, rulers, applique, borders, and binding. You will create a sampler set of blocks, learn to set those blocks and touch on machine quilting. Book purchase required: All Things Quilting by Alex Anderson
Cost: $ 120.00
Learn the basics of quilting, from start to finish. This class covers fabric choices, cutting, machine piecing, rulers, applique, borders, and binding. You will create a sampler set of blocks, learn to set those blocks and touch on machine quilting. Book purchase required: All Things Quilting by Alex Anderson
Cost: $ 120.00
Borders, Backing & Binding April 2025
Do you have quilt tops piling up because you want to add a border or don’t know how to choose or make a backing? Are quilted tops taunting you because you are scared to bind them. Join Ori as she walks you through fun and interesting techniques during this hands-on class. Cost: $75
Cost: $ 75.00
Do you have quilt tops piling up because you want to add a border or don’t know how to choose or make a backing? Are quilted tops taunting you because you are scared to bind them. Join Ori as she walks you through fun and interesting techniques during this hands-on class. Cost: $75
Cost: $ 75.00
Enchanted Forest
Our beautiful state has wonderful forests. This quilt features many of the items you can see when adventuring outdoors. There are bears, fish, and even a raccoon. Let’s take a hike together in our specially created Enchanted Forest. Meets the 3rd Friday of the Month at 10:15 for 12 monhts. First class is July 18th. Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items Cost: Free with pattern purchase
Cost: $ FREE
Our beautiful state has wonderful forests. This quilt features many of the items you can see when adventuring outdoors. There are bears, fish, and even a raccoon. Let’s take a hike together in our specially created Enchanted Forest. Meets the 3rd Friday of the Month at 10:15 for 12 monhts. First class is July 18th. Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items Cost: Free with pattern purchase
Cost: $ FREE
Improv Quilting
If you've been wanting to do improv quilting but don't know where to start this is the class for you. Ori will walk you through the basics of how to make a few improv blocks with hands on sewing in class. Supplies needed for class: Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items, Small mat and ruler, 10-15 FQs that look good together (try to keep them relatively plain in design, 2 or 3 focus prints are good, even a few to fussy cut if you want). Book required: Artful Improv book Cost: $60 plus purchase of the book
Cost: $ 60.00
If you've been wanting to do improv quilting but don't know where to start this is the class for you. Ori will walk you through the basics of how to make a few improv blocks with hands on sewing in class. Supplies needed for class: Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items, Small mat and ruler, 10-15 FQs that look good together (try to keep them relatively plain in design, 2 or 3 focus prints are good, even a few to fussy cut if you want). Book required: Artful Improv book Cost: $60 plus purchase of the book
Cost: $ 60.00
Intro to Paper Piecing
Looking for accuracy with small or irregular pieces? Try paper piecing. Paper piecing has a multitude of applications. Among them kaleidoscope blocks, exotic star patterns, Mariner’s compass, and pictorial blocks all constructed with amazing accuracy. Join Debbie as she walks you through different ways to do this piecing technique. Kit included in fee.
Cost: $ 40.00
Looking for accuracy with small or irregular pieces? Try paper piecing. Paper piecing has a multitude of applications. Among them kaleidoscope blocks, exotic star patterns, Mariner’s compass, and pictorial blocks all constructed with amazing accuracy. Join Debbie as she walks you through different ways to do this piecing technique. Kit included in fee.
Cost: $ 40.00
Make It Merry
Now is the time to start your holiday sewing projects. A wreath is such a traditional item during the holiday season. Join LQ to make this festive wreath quilt in time for the holidays. Meets the 2nd Monday of the Month at 9:30 am. First class is June 9th. Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items. Cost: $28.99 per month for 6 months
Cost: $ FREE
Now is the time to start your holiday sewing projects. A wreath is such a traditional item during the holiday season. Join LQ to make this festive wreath quilt in time for the holidays. Meets the 2nd Monday of the Month at 9:30 am. First class is June 9th. Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items. Cost: $28.99 per month for 6 months
Cost: $ FREE
Plum Bouquet
The Plum Bouquet quilt is rich with color, in plum, navy and golden batik tones. Clever piecing and sophisticated shading give this medallion style quilt a Celtic flare. Bold frame style borders combine with geometric border blocks to create a dynamic finish. The quilt measures 92" x 98". Class meets on the 2nd Friday of the month at 10:15 am for 10 months. Monthly kit purchase of $34.99 is required. Class is free with kit purchase.
Cost: $ FREE
The Plum Bouquet quilt is rich with color, in plum, navy and golden batik tones. Clever piecing and sophisticated shading give this medallion style quilt a Celtic flare. Bold frame style borders combine with geometric border blocks to create a dynamic finish. The quilt measures 92" x 98". Class meets on the 2nd Friday of the month at 10:15 am for 10 months. Monthly kit purchase of $34.99 is required. Class is free with kit purchase.
Cost: $ FREE
Scatter Garden
Kim Diehl has been designing fabrics and publishing books for years and is best known for her beautiful color choices and wonderful prints that almost read as reproduction fabrics, except with more vibrant colors. Come join us at we create this 66 ½ x 66 ½ quilt using her newest collection, Scrap Basket Favorites. Class meets on the 4th Thursday of the Month at 10:15 am for 6 months. First class is May 22nd. Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items Cost: $32.99 month for 6 months
Cost: $ FREE
Kim Diehl has been designing fabrics and publishing books for years and is best known for her beautiful color choices and wonderful prints that almost read as reproduction fabrics, except with more vibrant colors. Come join us at we create this 66 ½ x 66 ½ quilt using her newest collection, Scrap Basket Favorites. Class meets on the 4th Thursday of the Month at 10:15 am for 6 months. First class is May 22nd. Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items Cost: $32.99 month for 6 months
Cost: $ FREE
Shoreline
Shoreline is a beautiful quilt which features Wilmington batiks. This queen size quilt features coastal-inspired colors in green, blue, and gray. Come and create your own little oasis. Class meets the 2nd Thursday of the Month for 10 months at 1:30. First class is May 8th. Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items Cost: $34.99 per month for 10 months
Cost: $ FREE
Shoreline is a beautiful quilt which features Wilmington batiks. This queen size quilt features coastal-inspired colors in green, blue, and gray. Come and create your own little oasis. Class meets the 2nd Thursday of the Month for 10 months at 1:30. First class is May 8th. Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items Cost: $34.99 per month for 10 months
Cost: $ FREE
Sole Stitches: Quilted Sneakers
Have you ever dreamed of making your own shoes? No? Me either. I mean, why would you. Making shoes is really hard right? Don’t you need special cobbler training and equipment? No way I have the skills to make one shoe, let alone a pair of them! What if I told you the hardest part of making shoes is picking out the fabric? No, really its true! In this class I will walk you through the process from start to glorious finish. If you can coordinate 2-3 fabrics and hold a large needle, you can make your own pair of totally cute shoes. People who see them will think you are a rock star, super talented and amazing! Class will meet twice. Supplies needed for class: Shoelaces, eyelets, printed shoe pattern Cost: $150 includes the “sole” kit
Cost: $ 150.00
Have you ever dreamed of making your own shoes? No? Me either. I mean, why would you. Making shoes is really hard right? Don’t you need special cobbler training and equipment? No way I have the skills to make one shoe, let alone a pair of them! What if I told you the hardest part of making shoes is picking out the fabric? No, really its true! In this class I will walk you through the process from start to glorious finish. If you can coordinate 2-3 fabrics and hold a large needle, you can make your own pair of totally cute shoes. People who see them will think you are a rock star, super talented and amazing! Class will meet twice. Supplies needed for class: Shoelaces, eyelets, printed shoe pattern Cost: $150 includes the “sole” kit
Cost: $ 150.00
Starry Night
Starry Night is a wonderful pattern showcasing a manger scene. The quilt is made using Sew Kind of Wonderful rulers. Ori will guide you through making curves with ease using these specialty rulers. Meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm for 12 months. First class is July 13th Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items.
Cost: $ FREE
Starry Night is a wonderful pattern showcasing a manger scene. The quilt is made using Sew Kind of Wonderful rulers. Ori will guide you through making curves with ease using these specialty rulers. Meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm for 12 months. First class is July 13th Supplies needed for class: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, pins/clips and other basic sewing items.
Cost: $ FREE
The Santa, the Tree, the Turkey and Me
Hatched and Patched has created a very whimsical holiday quilt. The quilt has cute scenes in each block. Using hand wool applique, you will be able to stitch your way into the holiday season. Michelle will guide you through the stitches and embellishments to create this wonderful wall hanging. Meets the 4th Tuesday of the Month at 2:30 pm. First class is May 27th. Supplies needed for class: background fabric, wool pieces, hand stitching needles, embroidery floss/thread, scissors Cost: Free with pattern purchase
Cost: $ FREE
Hatched and Patched has created a very whimsical holiday quilt. The quilt has cute scenes in each block. Using hand wool applique, you will be able to stitch your way into the holiday season. Michelle will guide you through the stitches and embellishments to create this wonderful wall hanging. Meets the 4th Tuesday of the Month at 2:30 pm. First class is May 27th. Supplies needed for class: background fabric, wool pieces, hand stitching needles, embroidery floss/thread, scissors Cost: Free with pattern purchase
Cost: $ FREE
Tucker Year 2 - May 2025
Did you love Tucker University freshman year, or have you already used some of the Studio 180 rulers and want to learn more? Join Sonya in this technique class, and learn to use the rest of the Studio 180 rulers: Rapid fire Hunter’s Star, Corner Pop 2 & 3, Four Patch Square Up, Wedge Star and Star 60. Plus get more bang for your buck from the other rulers aw we practice with almost all of the technique sheets not included in Freshman year. We’ll make several variations of the Wedge Star and the Star 60, learn lots more uses for the Tucker Trimmer including traditional and curved log cabin blocks, triangle pizzaz, geese on the edge, cyclone blocks and many more. We will create option units from the Diamon Rects, variations on the flying geese unit and give blocks a whole new twist with Corner Pop 2 & 3, plus more! Rulers and Technique Sheets are required for class and can be purchased in class for a 20% discount. Take what you learn and create your own pieced blocks with increased accuracy! Meets the 1st Thursday of the Month at 1:00 pm for 15 months. First class is April 3rd. Cost: $175
Cost: $ 175.00
Did you love Tucker University freshman year, or have you already used some of the Studio 180 rulers and want to learn more? Join Sonya in this technique class, and learn to use the rest of the Studio 180 rulers: Rapid fire Hunter’s Star, Corner Pop 2 & 3, Four Patch Square Up, Wedge Star and Star 60. Plus get more bang for your buck from the other rulers aw we practice with almost all of the technique sheets not included in Freshman year. We’ll make several variations of the Wedge Star and the Star 60, learn lots more uses for the Tucker Trimmer including traditional and curved log cabin blocks, triangle pizzaz, geese on the edge, cyclone blocks and many more. We will create option units from the Diamon Rects, variations on the flying geese unit and give blocks a whole new twist with Corner Pop 2 & 3, plus more! Rulers and Technique Sheets are required for class and can be purchased in class for a 20% discount. Take what you learn and create your own pieced blocks with increased accuracy! Meets the 1st Thursday of the Month at 1:00 pm for 15 months. First class is April 3rd. Cost: $175
Cost: $ 175.00
About Us
In 1984, Ruth Warren (Johnson) and Ruth Schwarzman decided to open a Cross-Stitch store. They named it Ruths’ Stitchery and...