Classes, Workshops, & Events
First Friday of each month (starting in September!), 6pm - midnight
Work on those dreaded UFOs (UnFinished Objects) while having a blast with your friends! Wear your comfiest clothing or even PJs… Slippers are highly encouraged!
CQ has quite a bit of equipment for your use at no extra charge. Bring in your project and any additional tools you wish to use. Read more >
September 12, 12:00n - 3:00pm
George and Ann Lamb
Featherweight enthusiasts!! Bring in your gorgeous little machine for detailed, hands-on instruction on how to care for it.
Yes! George and Ann will have Featherweights and their various attachments for sale as well! Bring your friends who might be in the market for one of these fabulous little machines. They can buy and learn all about it — from an expert! Read more >
September 12; 3:30-6:30pm
Ann Cummings
Come learn Ann’s easy way to add the finishing touch to your quilt. The binding is the final frame and just as important as the rest of your quilt… Ann’s stress-free binding techniques result in straight binding with gorgeous mitered corners. You can even make scrappy bindings with different fabrics!
Learn how to choose the fabric, miter the corners, and make the beginning & ending blend together. Finish either with decorative stitching or by hand sewing.
Supplies (items marked with an asterisk [*] are available to borrow or far sale at Crafters Quarters)
- Sewing machine (sewing machines are available for CQ at no additional charge, please call to reserve in advance)
- *Neutral thread
- *Marking tool and small ruler
- *2 or 3 fabrics to audition
- Small completed project, or layered sandwich consisting of top, batting and backing at least 12 x 14 inches rectangle.
- Binding clips (optional)
- *Hand sewing needle (optional)
- *Thread that matches binding or backing (optional)
- *Thimble (optional)
Workshop fee: $30 (Members: $20)
July 22: 6pm-9pm (July workshop almost filled - sign up asap or for Sept. class)
September 16: 6pm - 9pm
Jan Bickford of Unique Boutique Boston
Sometimes just looking at a serger can be intimidating. But no longer!
If you haven’t taken the time to get to know your serger, don’t waste another minute. Jan Bickford is a serging queen who will have you feeling at ease with your machine in no time! You will cover the major parts and functions of the machine, learn the basics of threading, explore rolled hems, do elastic insertion, create gorgeous decorative finishes, and more! You will no longer dread using your serger — you may even love it so much you might start looking for serging projects!
We’ll show you how to use the fun and easy longarm quilting machine! Read more >
Ask the Expert: Terri Gelinas!
Whether you have questions about free-motion quilting on your domestic sewing machine or want to hone your skills on the longarm, Professional Longarm Quilter Terri Gelinas is here to help you! Read more >
A one-on-one class that steps you through the embroidery project of your choice.
After learning how to setup and safely use the machine, you can use it for all your future embroidery projects! Read more >
Let one of our fabulous instructors introduce beginner sewers and quilters to the tools, steps, stitches, and fun of creating textile projects!
Students work at their own pace during the private 2-hour lessons. We will consult with you to choose projects that are useful, interesting, and teach you new skills! Read more >
