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Here is a list of our current classes, please check out the “class schedule” link in the top for more details

Metroscope Quilt – Join Kirsten for these two sessions, the first day is cutting and prep, second day is sewing, grab 12 of your favorite fat quarters, the quick curve ruler, and some background fabric and let’s create this stunning quilt. Learn how to sew easy curves and how to use this special ruler, we will open a whole new world of quilting ideas. Tuesday January 23 and 30th 9:30 – 2:30 $59 or $54 when you sign up before Jan 13th

Weaving Loom  – Come and learn basic weaving loom techniques using different colors and textures to create your own wall hanging! Woven wall hangings make an awesome addition to your home decor or a great gift.Basic kit with loom, warp and a basic wett yarn included. You will need to purchase additional yarn. Saturday April 7th 10-12:30 $54 includes kit. Sign up before March 28th and pay only $49

Tuffet – Come in and make this super cute tuffet that would make a great addition to any room! $185 for the class, includes a kit with MOST of what you need. Feb 22

Triangle Frenzy  – Triangles, triangles! Cuts and triangles, spin them around, rearrange them, so them together. Table runner, mantle runner, bed runner, long or short, large or small., It’s a triangle frenzy! Make one of these quick easy table runners and you WILL be addicted. Monday April 30th 9:30-12:30 $30, or sign up before April 20th and pay only $25

Beginner Quilting From the first cut to the final step of binding your quilt, Lucille will guide you in creating this gorgeous quilt. Learn cutting, piecing, building a border, and quilting and binding your quilt. You will be able to complete all of your future quilts with confidence. Seven 2 hour classes for $125 Fridays 3:00-5:00 or 6:00-8:00 Jan 19-March 2 or April 20-June 1 afternoons or evenings …. pay 10 days before class starts and save 10%

Frayed Edge Quilt Make this be your first quilt ever! So quick and easy it’ll be your go to gift. In this 3 hour class with Lucille you will learn the technique that will have you well on your way to creating a cute frayed edge quilt. No quilting experience necessary. Feb 16th 10:00-2:00 or April 20th 10:00-2:00 $35, or $32 when you sign up 10 days in advance.

Beginner Free Motion Don’t be afraid to try this fun adventurous skill, let Lucille share her tips and tricks while you create a practice sample piece, so you can eventually quilt your own quilts, bags, place mats and more! March 9 9:30-4:00 or June 8 9:30-4:00 $60 includes kit or sign up 10 days in advance and pay only $54

Project Bags –Come and make these neat “see through” bags, to hold your current project or other goodies. Friday Feb 2 10:00-2:00 or Friday May 18th 10-2:00 $35 or sign up 10 days beforehand pay only $32

Clothes Line Rug Make one of these beautiful rugs, with minimal sewing. Choose to make a set of coasters to learn the technique OR dive in and make a full rug to match your decor or give as a gift. This is a great beginner project, with minimal sewing.
Thursday May 3rd and 17th, 6:30-8:30 class cost is $30 if you pay on or before April 26th or $33 after

Stitchers Garden The Stitcher’s Garden Block of the Month quilt will have you learning to use a different sewing machine presser foot each month. Learn how to utilize decorative stitches and each month explore a new technique with guided instruction and hands on practice. Techniques include machine appliqué, couching, pin tucks, chenille and plenty of decorative stitches. Class runs on the 4th Friday of each month Sept – April, 10:00am-12:00 (excluding December) Pay $25 /month, or a one time fee of $140

Laura Heine project – Choose one of Laura Heines smaller patterns and create one of these unique appliquéd pieces. Choosing just the right fabrics will make your piece amazing. May 3rd 9:30-3:30 $45….Sign up before April 23rd and pay only $40

Jelly Roll Quilt Quick and easy strip pricing and 60 degree angles will have this quilt put together in no time. March 16 and 23 9:30-12:30 $55 or pay before March 16th and pay only $50, includes pattern.

Adult Beginner “School of Sewing” This class is for Adults who have limited sewing knowledge and want to learn more in depth projects. Over eight 2.5 hour sessions we will cover the anatomy of a sewing machine, types of presser feet, reading a pattern, rotary cutting, pressing / ironing, using interfacing, and different sewing techniques such as ruffling, pleats, and putting in a zipper – all while making 8 fun useful things to keep for yourself or give as gifts. Wednesdays Jan 24-March 21 (no class March 7) daytime 9:30-12:00 or evening 6:00-8:30. $170 or pay before Jan 14 and pay only $153, all supplies extra. Teens with some experience welcome….Spring session April 11- June 13th (no classes April 25 and May 9th)

PJ pants (all sizes) – Come and make your very own custom PJ pants. Choose one of our cute cozy flannels (lots to choose from for guys or girls). Pattern is available in ALL sizes (6 months to adult XXL) so you can make the pants for yourself or a friend / relative. $30 includes pattern, fabric is extra. **basic sewing knowledge needed March 27th 9:30-12:30 (this is during spring break) – Kids over 10 welcome!

Lounge / Sleep Over Mat – This stylish lightweight mat with comfy removable pillow is your perfect beach, poolside, picnic, or starry night companion. The quick roll-down design means you’ll be set for R&R in no time! An adjustable/detachable strap and convenient closure straps make carrying a breeze. The zippered pillow cover allows easy laundering and also serves as a secret place to hide keys, phone, and more. Portable and perfect to take anywhere, the set is machine washable and rolls up quickly for easy storage. From naps and reading sessions by the pool to evening stargazing or concerts in the park, you’ll find lots of uses for the handy set. Available in a kids or adult size. Tuesday June 5th 9:30-2:00 $40, or sign up before May 27th and pay only $36 pattern is extra

Placements with Forms Learn to make these quick easy placemats in just a few hours. Make placemats for everyday or any occasion – Christmas, Easter, Halloween, what ever you like, or they make a great gift. This a great beginner class, Wed April 4th 9:30-12:00 or 6:00-8:30

Ditty Bags– Pretty and practical, these zippered bags with side loop handles are quick and easy to make. ByAnnie’s Soft and Stable gives them great body and stability.  Add a clear vinyl lining for an easy-to-clean cosmetics bag.  The pattern includes complete instructions for bags in three sizes. You will finish one in the class and possibly more depending on your sewing speed 🙂Small (6½”W x 4”H x 1½”D): This smart case will carry your most important beauty supplies or other items and will fit easily in most purses or bags.Medium (8”W x 4½”H x 2½”D):  Not too small and not too big, this bag fits neatly into a larger purse or your favorite tote and can carry and protect a multitude of supplies.Large (10”W x 6″H x 3”D):  For more than the basics, this large and spacious case holds bottles, brushes and more. Use it to organize a diaper bag or make it in more masculine fabrics for a great guy’s toiletries bag. Thursday May 24 10-2 $33, sign up before May 14th and pay only $30

Stash and Dash – This handy little wrap features three inner pockets made from mesh for easy visibility of contents. Each pocket has a zipper closure — no need to worry about things falling out!A clear vinyl slip pocket on back and an expandable strap closure finish off the bag. Stash and Dash is perfect to use as an emergency car kit, first aid kit, organizer for supplies (sewing, cosmetics, or office), kid’s quiet book, or purse organizer — the possibilities are endless! How will you use Stash and Dash? Friday Feb 9th 10:00-2:00. $33 pattern and supplies extra, sign up before Jan 30th and pay only $30

Ericka’s Sewing Group  Drop in and spend some time sewing / quilting. Bring your own project and get some support, maybe you have something that you have been wanting to try but you want to have some one to help you through it….or maybe you just want to sit in a fun environment and sew with no interruptions. 4th Monday of every month 9:30-12:30 $12 drop in fee

Absolutely Scrappy Club Carol Cooney has a scrappy approach to quilting and shows various options for students to use their stash effectively. Pattens and notes are given each class. Various topics are discussed, such as ways to make it scrappy, storage, using pre-cuts etc.) After the lesson, students work on whatever projects they wish and Carol gives individual attention throughout the day. Come join the fun on the 3rd Tuesday of each month 9:30-4:00 Jan-March $75

Ultimate Travel Bag  Make this perfect travel companion. I use mine to carry my Singer feather weight. With lots of pockets both inside & out, it holds lots of stuff. The ByAnnies pattern we will be using is well laid out and once you Mae this you’ll be able to tackle ANY of her other projects. This will be a busy INTENSE 2 days so please bring your lunch and be prepared to sew through the day. March 5 + 12 9:30-4:30. $85 or sign up before Feb 23 and pay only $80

Absolutely Obsessed Join Lynn Knox once a month on the second Tuesday for three months. Each session features a new quilt pattern, although you don’t have to make the quilt, you can just come and sew. There will be the odd bonus project and challenge thrown in. Jan-Mar and April – June 10:00-12:30 or 6:00-8:30 or stay for the day/ $45 for all 3 classes

Machine Embroidery Club Come and learn how to use your embroidery machine or learn how to use it BETTER. This session we will be making a quilt from an embroidery design. The pattern for the quilt will be supplied, you will need to get the embroidery designs. We will also be trying new techniques each month, which you may or may not try, this is your choice. $75  Winter Session Jan-Mar. Spring Session April-June**Purchase a Janome Embroidery machine from Thread & Paper and receive a FREE session of machine embroidery classes**

The Elephant Abstraction quilt with Lyn Knox – Let Lynn help you make your way through this amazing paper piecing project, come and create with friends in a supportive environment. Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 16, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, 10:00-3:00. $147.20 one time payment OR $30/class. Price includes pattern.  Spring Session Jan 18-June 21

My Small World / Gyspsy Wife – Let Lynn help you make your way through one of these Jen Kingwell patterns, come and create with friends in a supportive environment. Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 16, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, 11:00-4:00. $144 one time payment OR $30/class. Price includes pattern. Orientation / fabric choosing Sept 12 4:00-6:00pm

The Butterfly Quilt – Let Lynn help you make your way through this exquisite Tula Pink pattern, come and create with friends in a supportive environment. Sept 16, Oct 7, Dec 2, Jan 13, Feb 17, Mar 17, 10:00-2:00. $147.20 one time payment OR $30/class.
Price includes pattern Spring Session Jan 18-June 21

Dream Catcher Work shop  Come and make one of these beautiful dream catchers. This is a super easy project that tuns out beautifully, get one (or two) done for a one of a kind gift. This is an all ages class, Kids under 10 need to have an adult with them (wouldn’t it be a great mother/daughter project?) $20 for the class, supplies are extra, we do have a few kits available for purchase if you don’t want to bring your own scraps and ribbons. If you pay 10 days in advance the cost will be only $18. March 3rd 10-11:30 or June 6th 3:30-5

Carolyns Cards Join Carolyn each month as she helps you create a unique card using different skills each time, classes are 2.5 hours, the cost is $25.00 and includes a kit. Bring something along to share with the group – a card you’ve made, an idea you saw on pinterest or in a magazine, or a scrap book page  – anything to inspire our creativity. Sign up at least 10 days in advance and pay only $22.50 Sept 26, Oct 31, Nov 28, Jan 30, Feb 27, March 27, April 24, May 29, June 26th 6:00-8:30

Mini Albums #1 – Spend your morning crafting this special album to show off your photos. Carolyn will help you style your album to make your photos shine. Album supplies included in cost. Feb 1st 9:30-12:30. $40 or $36 if you sign up before Jan 22nd

Mini Albums #2– Spend a morning creating this little album for someone special. Carolyn will help you put together this album and decorate it. All you need to add is your photos! Basic album supplies are included in in price. April 12th 9:30-12:30. $35 or if you sign up before April 2nd pay only $31

Exploding Photo Box Album – Join Carolyn to create an exploding photo box. There are fun to make and a great way to display some favourite photos.Basic album supplies included in cost. Thursday March 8th 9:30-12:30 $32 includes kit. or Sign up before Feb 26 and pay only $29

Little rabbits – Hop hop hop to the store to make these little rabbits just in time for Easter. Carolyn will show you how to create these little forest friends to decorate your home or give as gifts. Pattern and some supplies included in cost. Thursday March 22 9:30-12:30 $31, sign up before March 12 and pay only $27.50.

Tweed Owls Have a hoot creating these little owl. You can make them from wool, flannel, or up-cycled old clothing. you will use a combination of machine and hand sewing and a little embroidery for embellishments. November 9th 9:30-12:30. Sign up before Oct 30th and pay only $24, pattern included. *****this class filled up quickly so we have added a second date on Dec 14th******

Merry Chris-Mouse – Just in time for Christmas, these adorable mice would make beautiful gifts, or keep them for yourself. December 16th 9:30-4:30 $60 or sign up before December 6th and pay only $55 – Kit included

Taupe Theory – Learn the magic of these soft and subtle colors, creating color palette that draw on Yoko Saito’s taupe color theory, along with your own preferences and style. With the use of shape and stitch, Jill will guide you in the creation of a beautiful reference ledger. Feb 5th 9:30-5 $66 includes kit

Slow Stitch, Slow Cloth – Join Jill in taking a step back from fast-paced commercial style quilting and reconnect with cloth and hand stitching. Working with small, often discarded snippets of cloth and thread, we will explore the beautiful world of kantha and boro, creating a small sample book you can add to for years to come. Tuesday Feb 27th and March 6th 9:30-12:30 $50 or sign up before Feb 17th and pay only $48

Silk Ribbon Embroidery – Working with traditional and nontraditional materials, this class is an exploration of the versatility of this beautiful embroidery. Use designs provided by Jill or create your own this is a class full of inspiration. Tuesday, February 6 10:00-3:00 $53 for the class and a kit, or sign up before January 27 and pay only $50

Buggy Barn “a Hitch Up” – This beautiful table runner is the perfect introduction to the Buggy Barns crazy quilting method or if you are feeling adventurous choose any Buggy Barn design you like, for an added twist, Jill is providing lunch so join her in “the back 40” for a day of fun! Saturday, March 10th 9:30 – 4:30 $52, or pay before March first and it’s only $48

Hand Embroidery Stitch book – This fast-paced class will introduce you to a variety of hand embroidery stitches and their many applications. Jill will discuss fabric and thread options as well,  you will create a stitch library complete with samples and notes.Monday Jan 29 9:30-4:30 $52 or sign up before Jan 19th and pay only $48

Memory Quilt – Have you always wanted to create a memory wall hanging or quilt that includes photos transferred to Fabric? Sharon Adair will help you plan, design, and embellish a small memory quilt around your photograph. April 30th and May 7th 9:30-12:30

Sweatshirt Jacket – The sweatshirt jacket is easy to make and very comfortable to wear. Starting from an oversized sweatshirt and embellishing the outside with piecing, quilting, etc. create a one-of-a-kind jacket you will enjoy wearing. Sharon Adair will help you inspire to create your special jacket.April 21 and 28 9:30-1:00 $54 or sign up before April 11 and pay only $49

Photo Transfer – Have you always wanted to learn about the techniques and the products available to photo transfer onto fabric? In this two hour session Sharon Adair will help you become knowledgeable about the process. April 9th 1:00-3:00 $16 or sign up before May 30th and pay only $14

Embellish with Doilies – Do you have a stash of doilies or table linens that you have collected or inherited, that you no longer use? Come have fun playing with your collection, choosing coordination fabrics and block or piecing designs to create a lovely wall hanging, small quilt, or table topper.$49 if paid before April 14th, $54 after

Scrap booking Together – Drop in and scrap book with other crafty people! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned scrapper come in and get some new ideas and inspiration. Maybe you are new to rap booking and would like to know where to start, Carol will help you….Or maybe you have all the tools sitting in your craft room waiting to be used again??? either way, if you are interested in scrap booking this is the class for you .$22 for the class.April 27th 10:00-1:00 Sign up before April 17th and pay only $19

Folded Fabric Pot Holder – Come and make one of these great pot holders, quick, easy, and addictive…May 7th 10:00-12:00 $16 or sign up before April 27th and pay only $14

 Finish it Up Drop in Every 2nd Thursday night from 6-9 and finish up what you didn’t finish in class, or just sew in good company. Open to anyone who has taken a class at Thread & Paper

Gardom Lake Retreats We have a spring and a fall retreat, this is always a GREAT time, and perfect if you want to quilt or sew with out interruptions. April 2018 and October 2018

Janome Club Come and learn how to use your Janome machine, or learn how to use it BETTER. This 3 part class is $15 (to cover the cost of the kit) for anyone who purchased their sewing machine from Thread & Paper, if your machine was purchased else where the price will be $35 for all 3 classes and the kit. Lucille will answer any questions you have about your machine and teach you about all of the different attachments, features and tricky things it can do…..come and see what you can learn to get the most out of your machine! Jan 12 and 19 or May 4 and 11

Janome Serger How To Come and learn how to use your Janome serger, or learn how to use it BETTER. This 2 part class costs FREE for anyone who purchased their serger from Thread & Paper, if your machine was purchased else where the price will be $25 for both classes. Lucille will answer any questions you have about your Janome Serger and teach you about all of the different features…..come and see what you can learn to get the most out of your machine! Jan 12 and 19 or May 4 and 11 

Spring Sling Use one of those mini charm packs that you have kicking around, or you can use either scraps or coordinating colours for the front flap of this fun shoulder bag (11″ wide X 7″ high X 3′ deep) the pattern, by Emmaline bags, will take us through a number of techniques that will serve you well in all of your bag projects. Thursday Jan 25 9-5 $65 if you sign up before Jan 15th, $70 after

Brown Bag Christmas Mystery Make and Take – You brown bag your lunch & Jill will be packing up everything else you need in beautiful Christmas gift bags. Kit includes supplies for a minimum of 3 “projects” December 9th 9:30-4:30, $55 if you Sign up before Nov 30, $59 after. Price includes kit- Last day to sign up is Dec 7th

 Kids Classes 

Beginner Program – Kids ages 8 and up can learn to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, and work on sewing straight lines, all while making some great projects! A pillow case, 9 patch treasure bag, placemat, and snap bag will be made during this 1 week (5 day) session. Kids will learn to do a back stitch, a pivot, a 1/4 inch seam, a french seam, try to master a straight line and use an iron. Kids 6 and 7 years old are welcome to come with an adult. Samples are at the store for viewing. Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 Jan 24 – Feb 28 $140 covers the supplies for all but two classes (you will pick your own fabric for them).  Also includes machine rental, if needed. Save 10% if you sign up before Jan 14…..Spring session April 11 – May 30th (no class April 25th or May 9th)

Kids already done beginner Sewing?…. Try Ericka’s Sewing Group, Quilt As You Go Pillow, or Gift Card Holder

Kids – Quilt as you go Pillow Kids can make an awesome “quilt as you go pillow” that is great for a Christmas or birthday gift…. or  keep it for your self…This is my go to gift for birthday parties, it can be personalized for the recipient, and whats better than a hand made gift?? Sign up before Nov 25 and pay only $18. supplies are extra

Kids – Gift Card Holder  Do you give gift cards for Christmas or birthdays? How cute would they look in a personalized gift card holder? Quick and easy, come by and make one, or two…or three. Sign up before Nov 18 and pay only $18. supplies are extra

Dream Catcher Work shop  Come and make one of these beautiful dream catchers. This is a super easy project that tuns out beautifully, get one (or two) done for a one of a kind gift. This is an all ages class, Kids under 10 need to have an adult with them (wouldn’t it be a great mother/daughter project?) $20 for the class, supplies are extra, we do have a few kits available for purchase if you don’t want to bring your own scraps and ribbons. If you pay 10 days in advance the cost will be only $18. March 3rd 10-11:30 or June 6th 3:30-5

Kids Drop in Sewing – drop in and do some sewing! Projects will Vary every month, this is a drop in class but some projects may take 2 classes. Two different age categories 7-11 years or 12 and up.

Knitting Classes

Beginner knitting stage 1 – Wondering what to do with 2 sticks and some string? Come find out how to knit – this class is for the absolute beginner or as a refresher – the project is a dishcloth or baby wipe and wrist warmers. Wednesdays Sept 20, 27 and Oct 4 6:30-8:30 $53 Sign up before Sept 10 and pay only $48

Beginner Knitting Stage 2 – Comfy with garter stitch? Time to move up! Add in our next basic stitch and find out what it will do for your knitting – its the purl stitch Oct 11th and 18th 6:30-8:30 $35 Sign up before Oct 1st and pay only $32

Beginner Knitting Stage 3 – We can knit and purl, now is the time for shapes. Learn open and closed increases and 4 (count ’em) different decreases!  Oct 25th and Nov 8th 6:30-8:30 $35 Sign up before Oct 15th and pay only $32

Beginner Knitting Stage 4 – Almost there! Stage 4 is all about knitting in the round on one circular needle and 4-5 double points knit a beanie and wrist warmers. Nov 15th and 22nd 6:30-8:30 $46 Sign up before Nov 10th and pay only $42 Price includes pattern

Technique class Entrelac – This technique is so cool – looks like you have woven your knitting! fabulous – thick home decor, socks and more, the possibilities are endless. Nov 16th, 23rd, and 30th 6:30-8:30. $53, Sign up before Nov 6th and pay only $48

Technique class Cables – Ever look at these twists and turns and think “yikes”? Come and learn how to keep yourself untwisted while your knitting and twisting in delightful directions.Oct 26, Nov 2 and 8th 6:30-8:30 $53, Sign up before Oct 16th and pay only $48

Knitting socks – Warm toes, warm everything! knitting socks makes you everyones best friend. Choice of 2 weights or be ambitious and make 2 pairs. Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18. 6:30-8:30 $64