Join us for something new this summer. Beginning on Monday, June 1 the staff will present “Make it, Take it Days”. These are projects that will be presented in a classroom setting for sometimes practical, sometimes seasonal sewing (or embroidery) quickies. Keep your eyes and ears open for information. The next two make it take it sessions will be on Monday, July 20 with Pam for a new twist on the bowl cozy. Then join LJ on the 27th to make a cloth tote bag. You can never have too many. Class fee will be waived if supplies for the projects are purchased at the store. You will need a sewing machine in good working order (remember the foot control and power cord). Additional supplies will be provided as needed. Both classes are scheduled to start at 10:30 and a wait list will possibly add a second class if necessary. Please call the store to register and for more information.

Bernina Guide Classes

Embroidery-Cindi Luther instructor.  If you have purchased a machine with an embroidery unit, this class will get you started on the basics. 

5Series  Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.  Learn your new machine.

7Series Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.

Serger  Liz Peak instructor.  Serger Guide Classes are available after purchase of any Serger. • One Guide Class for stand-alone coverstitch/chain sergers • Two Guide Classes for Overlock sergers • Three Guide Classes for combined Overlock and Coverstitch/Chain serger (L890) Class times are 10:30 – 1:00 on a date/day to be arranged. The instructor, Liz, will contact you with more details. You may also contact her at ADTSergeons@gmail.com

Embroidery Club  Cindi Luther, instructor.  2026 is bringing us a new adventure.  Our project for the year is the Kimberbell Mistletoe Mystery Quilt. The Mystery Quilt: Mistletoe Mystery is a fun and engaging 12-month project! Each month, you will make several blocks for the quilt. In the final month (December 2026), you will assemble all the components into a festive 32 x 50" wall quilt.  There are background quilting designs to stitch in the hoop while embroidering the block so in the end, all you have to do is back it, stitch in the ditch and bind. Open to all brands of embroidery machines as long as you know how to operate the machine. We meet on the second Saturday of the month (excluding February and June).  9:30-12:30, $15.00 per lesson, or $180.00 for the year and a bonus block will be included.  Next session is July 11, 2026.

January's block is pictured on the left. 

Pinpoint Placement  Cindi Luther Instructor  Have you purchased a Bernina Plus or PRO machine and don't know how to use those great features?  This class will address pinpoint placement and how you can benefit from using it.  We will stitch a design on a cotton tea towel using 2 point placement, and you will be amazed how straight it will be without using your templates! Then we will stitch out a sample of 4 point placement so you can learn how easy it is to stitch a design in perhaps a quilt block and have it fit even if your square isn't perfectly square.  Next class will be scheduled in 2026, 9:30-12:30. $15.00 

Beginning Paper Piecing - Instructor-Anne Robinson. Are you curious about FPP? (Foundation Paper Piecing) ? Want to learn how to make beautiful quilts with guaranteed sharp points? Sign up today for Beginning Paper Piecing. We'll be making a beautiful square in a square block that will teach you how to FPP. Quilt Size is 52" by 46". Class is $25.00 plus $5.00 (cash) for the patterns. Tuesday, August 11, 10:30-3:00. Any questions please text me at 757-201-0929.

Skill School -- instructor -- Anne Robinson

What is Skill School? It is a 3 month course with classes twice a month, designed for beginners (or anyone who wants to brush up on their skills). We start at the beginning with how to cut straight strips and how to accurately sew a 1/4" inch. You will learn half square triangles making traditional blocks like the Spool and the Log Cabin. At the last classes we will cover basting, quilting and how to bind your quilts. September 14 & 21, October 5 & 19, November 9 & 23. $150.00. Hope to see you in class soon!

Serger Bees - Liz Peake, queen bee.  Come join us to finish a project or start a new project and review future projects on the calendar.  Each month will present an optional Serger Bee Plus project – demonstration / directions provided to serge during the Bee or at home. Registered attendees will receive the Bee Plus supply list before the Bee.  Every second Friday of the month, 10:30-5:00.

Thread and Needle Matters - Liz Peake-instructor.   Stymied on how to use different thread weights in the loopers for overlock stitches and maintain a balanced stitch? This session will explore the relationship between thread and needle, the tensions, CW, ST L, DF, PFP, and Mtc when stitched on quilters cotton or on different types of fabric (optional). The takeaway is a process. Time does not allow to test all thread weights, all overlock stitches with fabric types; however, you will leave with the diagnostic skills to serge a balanced stitch no matter what thread weight or how many threads are used. Then apply this skill to all other thread weights on different fabric types. This session supports the Serger Mastery Program. Bring your serger! See supply list. June 19, 2026 11:00 – 2:00 – Class begins at 11:00; come earlier to setup. $25.00

Seasonal Placemats and Table Runner with Interchangeable inserts. Instructor-Liz Peake

Be prepared to master serging mitered corners and turned corners as part of the (New) Serger Mastery Program!

Select one solid fabric (or similar) to serve as the frames embellished with an edge stitch using a 12-weight thread. Use coordinated printed fabric as the inserts. Maybe a gold frame with the inserts of different cotton prints representing the 4th of July, Autumn, or /and a birthday print? You decide! Placemats finish as 13” x 19”. The table runner finishes as 13” x 42.5”. See Supply list to serge one table runner and two placemats. If you wish a different size, just amend the size when cutting the fabric. Add fabric for additional placemats. It will take longer to cut and prep the fabric than it does to serge them! These make great holiday and hostess gifts.  Tuesday, June 30. 10:30-3:00. $25.00.