Classes & Events
Bernina 990 Owner's Class - Class 2 Embroidery Machine Instruction (part 1)
This is the 2nd class of the Bernina 990 Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina 990 Embroidery Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This is part 1 of the Embroidery section, which will be done in 2 parts.
Cost: $ FREE
This is the 2nd class of the Bernina 990 Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina 990 Embroidery Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This is part 1 of the Embroidery section, which will be done in 2 parts.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina 990 Owner's Class - Class 2 Embroidery Machine Instruction (part 2)
This is the continuation of the 2nd class of the Bernina 990 Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina 990 Embroidery Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This is part 2 of the Embroidery section. Part 1 should be taken prior to this class.
Cost: $ FREE
This is the continuation of the 2nd class of the Bernina 990 Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina 990 Embroidery Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This is part 2 of the Embroidery section. Part 1 should be taken prior to this class.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina 990 Owner's Class - Class 3 Quilting Machine Instruction
This is the third in the Bernina 990 Owner's Class series that instructs you on the Quilting Functionality of your new or new to you Bernina 990 Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center.
Cost: $ FREE
This is the third in the Bernina 990 Owner's Class series that instructs you on the Quilting Functionality of your new or new to you Bernina 990 Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina 990 Owner's Class - Part 1 Sewing Machine Instruction
This is Class 1 of the Bernina 990 Owner's Classes that will instruct you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina 990 Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This class focuses on the Sewing functionality of the machine.
Cost: $ FREE
This is Class 1 of the Bernina 990 Owner's Classes that will instruct you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina 990 Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This class focuses on the Sewing functionality of the machine.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Owner's Class - Part 1 Embroidery Module/Machine Instruction
This is the second party of the Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This 2nd part class will be specific to the Embroidery Module and Embroidery functionality of your machine.
Cost: $ FREE
This is the second party of the Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This 2nd part class will be specific to the Embroidery Module and Embroidery functionality of your machine.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Owner's Class - Part 2 Embroidery Module/Machine Instruction
This is the embroidery/quilting module section of the Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine Module that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This is the second part of a two-part class that is specific to the Embroidery/Quilting Module and the embroidery functionality of your machine.
Cost: $ FREE
This is the embroidery/quilting module section of the Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine Module that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This is the second part of a two-part class that is specific to the Embroidery/Quilting Module and the embroidery functionality of your machine.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Owner's Class - Part 1 Sewing Machine Instruction
This is a Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center.
Cost: $ FREE
This is a Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Owner's Class - Part 2 Sewing Machine Instruction
This is a Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center.
Cost: $ FREE
This is a Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center.
Cost: $ FREE
Beginning Machine Embroidery
Learn the foundational skills and items needed to create beautiful machine embroidery. This class will go through the different stabilizers, fabrics, needles, design files, hooping and more. In session 1, you will create your own Stabilizer notebook. In Session 2, we will review Session 1 and work on 2 small projects to understand the basics and prepare you for the types of projects we do in 1st Sewing Center's Embroidery Club.
Cost: $ 120.00
Learn the foundational skills and items needed to create beautiful machine embroidery. This class will go through the different stabilizers, fabrics, needles, design files, hooping and more. In session 1, you will create your own Stabilizer notebook. In Session 2, we will review Session 1 and work on 2 small projects to understand the basics and prepare you for the types of projects we do in 1st Sewing Center's Embroidery Club.
Cost: $ 120.00
Double the Love Table Runner Class
Love is in the air! And, will also be on your table. Add this quilt block and embroidered in-the-hoop table runner to your table and let the romance fly. Maria will walk you through how to take these beautiful heart shaped quilt blocks made in the hoop and turn them into a fun table runner to entice that special someone.
Cost: $ 60.00
Love is in the air! And, will also be on your table. Add this quilt block and embroidered in-the-hoop table runner to your table and let the romance fly. Maria will walk you through how to take these beautiful heart shaped quilt blocks made in the hoop and turn them into a fun table runner to entice that special someone.
Cost: $ 60.00
How to Make Embroidered Labels
You just finished that quilt and want to add a special label to it so the receiver knows that you handmade it. What do you do? You join Maria and Carlos as they show you the steps in creating embroidered labels that you can use to add to your quilting or crafted items. The labels we will make feature funny phrases for makers and crafters!
Cost: $ 60.00
You just finished that quilt and want to add a special label to it so the receiver knows that you handmade it. What do you do? You join Maria and Carlos as they show you the steps in creating embroidered labels that you can use to add to your quilting or crafted items. The labels we will make feature funny phrases for makers and crafters!
Cost: $ 60.00
Machine Embroidery and Your Computer
Embroidery can be fun, but what do you do with all those files? How do you download them? Where do they go after you buy them? This is a basic computer skills class to teach you how to download files via different methods and websites. We will also discuss filing methods and how to get them from your computer to a USB stick so you can load them into your machine.
Cost: $ 30.00
Embroidery can be fun, but what do you do with all those files? How do you download them? Where do they go after you buy them? This is a basic computer skills class to teach you how to download files via different methods and websites. We will also discuss filing methods and how to get them from your computer to a USB stick so you can load them into your machine.
Cost: $ 30.00
Wildflower Window Cushion/Pillow Class
I'm sure we are all missing the sun and being in our flower gardens so what's better than embroidering flowers in the middle of winter? Go on a journey with Maria to learn how to make this beautiful Wildflower block cushion/pillow. This cushion can be made in several sizes so you can add dimension as well as beauty with the 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, 7x7 or 8x8 sizes for your hoop. All sizes are included when you purchase the design prior to class.
Cost: $ 60.00
I'm sure we are all missing the sun and being in our flower gardens so what's better than embroidering flowers in the middle of winter? Go on a journey with Maria to learn how to make this beautiful Wildflower block cushion/pillow. This cushion can be made in several sizes so you can add dimension as well as beauty with the 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, 7x7 or 8x8 sizes for your hoop. All sizes are included when you purchase the design prior to class.
Cost: $ 60.00
12. December 2024 Embroidery Club
Get ready to battle! We are making indoor snowballs. Build your pillow fort and get ready to battle your significant other with these soft yet non-melting snowballs. Just make sure your play area is free of breakables before getting these out at the holidays. If you don't want to use them for battle, they make a fun and cute seasonal display if you put them in a bucket.
Cost: $ 10.00
Get ready to battle! We are making indoor snowballs. Build your pillow fort and get ready to battle your significant other with these soft yet non-melting snowballs. Just make sure your play area is free of breakables before getting these out at the holidays. If you don't want to use them for battle, they make a fun and cute seasonal display if you put them in a bucket.
Cost: $ 10.00
A. January 2025 Embroidery Club Meeting
We're starting the new year out with a tool that will help you keep your embroidery workspace organized. The Embroidery Stabilizer Holder by Sweat Pea Designs will keep those rolls in place and not rolling where they shouldn't. Make a hanger to store your stabilizer rolls in and make it easier to tell them apart by sorting them by their types. This is a ITH in the hoop machine embroidery design.
Cost: $ 20.00
We're starting the new year out with a tool that will help you keep your embroidery workspace organized. The Embroidery Stabilizer Holder by Sweat Pea Designs will keep those rolls in place and not rolling where they shouldn't. Make a hanger to store your stabilizer rolls in and make it easier to tell them apart by sorting them by their types. This is a ITH in the hoop machine embroidery design.
Cost: $ 20.00
B. February 2025 Embroidery Club Meeting
This month we will be making stained glass embroidery that can be attached to a Glass Block. Change out the embroidery to match the season or subject and add some pizzazz to it by loading the glass block with a string of twinkle lights. Make great gifts or decorations for parties.
Cost: $ 15.00
This month we will be making stained glass embroidery that can be attached to a Glass Block. Change out the embroidery to match the season or subject and add some pizzazz to it by loading the glass block with a string of twinkle lights. Make great gifts or decorations for parties.
Cost: $ 15.00
C. March 2025 Embroidery Club Meeting
This month we are making Enchanted Trinket Trays. This magical trays are designed to store your precious treasures in style on your desk or dresser. Add a touch of machine embroidery magic as you stitch these elegant, magical designs and craft this fun project in the hoop. They're must-have pieces of home decor that are as beautiful as they are useful.
Cost: $ 20.00
This month we are making Enchanted Trinket Trays. This magical trays are designed to store your precious treasures in style on your desk or dresser. Add a touch of machine embroidery magic as you stitch these elegant, magical designs and craft this fun project in the hoop. They're must-have pieces of home decor that are as beautiful as they are useful.
Cost: $ 20.00
D. April 2025 Embroidery Club Meeting
Join Maria in making the Taylor Bag featuring 2 fully lined zippered pockets and 1 fully lined open pocket with flap and snap closure. The optional flap has to be made first, but this bag is made in just one hooping! The finished size of the 6×10 hoop design is approximately 9? x 5.75?.
Cost: $ 20.00
Join Maria in making the Taylor Bag featuring 2 fully lined zippered pockets and 1 fully lined open pocket with flap and snap closure. The optional flap has to be made first, but this bag is made in just one hooping! The finished size of the 6×10 hoop design is approximately 9? x 5.75?.
Cost: $ 20.00
E. May 2025 Embroidery Club Meeting
The clever machine embroidered jokes on our Punny Birthday Cards will leave your loved ones in stitches! Create a memorable birthday greeting that’s as unique and fun as its recipient. They’ll get a laugh out of these cute designs and funny sayings while also appreciating the time and effort you put into making their day extra special!
Cost: $ 20.00
The clever machine embroidered jokes on our Punny Birthday Cards will leave your loved ones in stitches! Create a memorable birthday greeting that’s as unique and fun as its recipient. They’ll get a laugh out of these cute designs and funny sayings while also appreciating the time and effort you put into making their day extra special!
Cost: $ 20.00
F. June and July 2025 Embroidery Club Meetings
Instant heirloom! Create a beautiful Christmas tree skirt that will be a family favorite for years to come! Customize with fabrics and thread of your choice, picking and arranging the snowman blocks however you'd like to make a unique project! The design will includes a total of twenty applique blocks to choose from (only fifteen are needed for the tree skirt), as well as two different options for the inner and outer blocks.
Cost: $ 40.00
Instant heirloom! Create a beautiful Christmas tree skirt that will be a family favorite for years to come! Customize with fabrics and thread of your choice, picking and arranging the snowman blocks however you'd like to make a unique project! The design will includes a total of twenty applique blocks to choose from (only fifteen are needed for the tree skirt), as well as two different options for the inner and outer blocks.
Cost: $ 40.00
G. August 2025 Embroidery Club Meeting
Rub a dub dub, what kid wouldn't want their own hooded bath towel? Join us this month to make a cute hooded towel that is sure to bring delight to your little ones at bath-time, pool time, or whenever an adorable towel is needed. With two versions of each design, there's a buddy for every kiddo on your list. You don't have to limit your imagination to just towels though, the applique designs are perfect for shirts, blankets, and decor too.
Cost: $ 20.00
Rub a dub dub, what kid wouldn't want their own hooded bath towel? Join us this month to make a cute hooded towel that is sure to bring delight to your little ones at bath-time, pool time, or whenever an adorable towel is needed. With two versions of each design, there's a buddy for every kiddo on your list. You don't have to limit your imagination to just towels though, the applique designs are perfect for shirts, blankets, and decor too.
Cost: $ 20.00
H. September 2025 Embroidery Club Meeting
Free Standing embroidery is a great technique for making those All Hallows' Eve designs to add some fall beauty or spookiness to your decorations. This month you can choose to make some Freestanding Pumpkins or Freestanding Bats to boo'tify your Halloween decorations.
Cost: $ 20.00
Free Standing embroidery is a great technique for making those All Hallows' Eve designs to add some fall beauty or spookiness to your decorations. This month you can choose to make some Freestanding Pumpkins or Freestanding Bats to boo'tify your Halloween decorations.
Cost: $ 20.00
I. October 2025 Embroidery Club Meeting
We are going back to the kitchen to whip up something fun and beautiful. Cover your kitchen and home decor in the sweet texture of cornflowers (also called bachelor buttons) with a fun in-the-hoop potholder. This motif features a unique style of layering and stitching to mimic the look of traditional hand embroidery. These make great host/hostess gifts or just fun "thinking of you" surprises to give to friends and family.
Cost: $ 20.00
We are going back to the kitchen to whip up something fun and beautiful. Cover your kitchen and home decor in the sweet texture of cornflowers (also called bachelor buttons) with a fun in-the-hoop potholder. This motif features a unique style of layering and stitching to mimic the look of traditional hand embroidery. These make great host/hostess gifts or just fun "thinking of you" surprises to give to friends and family.
Cost: $ 20.00
J. November and December 2025 Embroidery Club Meetings
Over the next two months we will create one of Dona Gelsinger's innovative Tiled Stockings. They are a great way to craft new family heirlooms on your embroidery machine! Stitch and assemble the poinsettia design and the joyful scene featuring Santa and a snowman. Then hang your new keepsakes on the mantle and fill them with treats. These gorgeous stockings, crafted with exquisitely stitched detail, are the perfect way to add a personal, embroidered touch to your holiday decor.
Cost: $ 40.00
Over the next two months we will create one of Dona Gelsinger's innovative Tiled Stockings. They are a great way to craft new family heirlooms on your embroidery machine! Stitch and assemble the poinsettia design and the joyful scene featuring Santa and a snowman. Then hang your new keepsakes on the mantle and fill them with treats. These gorgeous stockings, crafted with exquisitely stitched detail, are the perfect way to add a personal, embroidered touch to your holiday decor.
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginning Foundation Paper Piecing with Tiffany
Join Tiffany and let’s go piece some kites and send them soaring! This beginning foundation paper piecing class will use the 6" Vintage Kite Quilt Block Foundation Paper by Lori Holt of Bee of my Bonnet Co. The Vintage Kite quilt block is from a past era, but stitching it with this foundation paper is a completely new experience and a great way to learn how to do foundation paper piecing.
Cost: $ 69.50
Join Tiffany and let’s go piece some kites and send them soaring! This beginning foundation paper piecing class will use the 6" Vintage Kite Quilt Block Foundation Paper by Lori Holt of Bee of my Bonnet Co. The Vintage Kite quilt block is from a past era, but stitching it with this foundation paper is a completely new experience and a great way to learn how to do foundation paper piecing.
Cost: $ 69.50
Beginning Quilting
Learn the foundational skills needed to start quilting. This is the ultimate beginners class that will teach you everything you need to know to jump into the quilting world. This class is held over 3 sessions and will teach you such things as Quilting Terminology, Quilting Fabrics, Cutting, Sewing a 1/4 inch seam and much much more.
Cost: $ 225.00
Learn the foundational skills needed to start quilting. This is the ultimate beginners class that will teach you everything you need to know to jump into the quilting world. This class is held over 3 sessions and will teach you such things as Quilting Terminology, Quilting Fabrics, Cutting, Sewing a 1/4 inch seam and much much more.
Cost: $ 225.00
Paper-Pieced Goldfinch Quilt Block Class with Tiffany
Time for bird number 2 from the "Backyard Bird Quilts" book by Jodie Davis. Tiffany joins us again to create one of Carlos' favorite birds, The American Goldfinch. The bold contrast of the yellow and black of this talkative backyard feeder bird will bring a smile to anyone's face. Tiffany will walk you through the steps to make this fun and beautiful paper-pieced, 8-inch quilt block that you can use to make a variety of different items. Or, combine with the Cardinal from last class and create an even larger project.
Cost: $ 60.00
Time for bird number 2 from the "Backyard Bird Quilts" book by Jodie Davis. Tiffany joins us again to create one of Carlos' favorite birds, The American Goldfinch. The bold contrast of the yellow and black of this talkative backyard feeder bird will bring a smile to anyone's face. Tiffany will walk you through the steps to make this fun and beautiful paper-pieced, 8-inch quilt block that you can use to make a variety of different items. Or, combine with the Cardinal from last class and create an even larger project.
Cost: $ 60.00
Scrap Crazy 6" Quilt Blocks
Learn how to use the Creative Grid Scrap Crazy 6" ruler templates to make a scrappy 6" quilt block. Utilize all your scrap fabrics to create block after block of unique combinations or color plan your blocks to see how color can make a design come to life.
Cost: $ 50.00
Learn how to use the Creative Grid Scrap Crazy 6" ruler templates to make a scrappy 6" quilt block. Utilize all your scrap fabrics to create block after block of unique combinations or color plan your blocks to see how color can make a design come to life.
Cost: $ 50.00
Strip Set Appreciation Day Quilt - Hexie Harmony
Rachel is back for National Strip Set Day (a.k.a. Jelly Roll Day)! This year we are learning to make the Hexie Harmony Quilt. This is the perfect project to learn the potential of the Creative Grids Hexagon Trim Tool. Cut and sew diamonds and trapezoids to make half-hexie blocks, which means there are no inset seams. Cut additional background trapezoids to float the blocks. All you need is thirty-eight 2-1/2-inch strips for the focus fabrics!
Cost: $ 89.36
Rachel is back for National Strip Set Day (a.k.a. Jelly Roll Day)! This year we are learning to make the Hexie Harmony Quilt. This is the perfect project to learn the potential of the Creative Grids Hexagon Trim Tool. Cut and sew diamonds and trapezoids to make half-hexie blocks, which means there are no inset seams. Cut additional background trapezoids to float the blocks. All you need is thirty-eight 2-1/2-inch strips for the focus fabrics!
Cost: $ 89.36
Sewing Machine Mat Class
Create a special sewing pad for your favorite machine. Theme your fabric to match your sewing mood and motif, or favorite character or brand. This pad will have spaces to put your favorite tools so everything is right where you need it to be and a detachable thread catcher to keep your space neat as a fiddle.
Cost: $ 60.00
Create a special sewing pad for your favorite machine. Theme your fabric to match your sewing mood and motif, or favorite character or brand. This pad will have spaces to put your favorite tools so everything is right where you need it to be and a detachable thread catcher to keep your space neat as a fiddle.
Cost: $ 60.00