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Portsmouth Fabric Co

112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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August 2025

OPEN SEW WITH MAUREEN

August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$20 2 tickets left

Need help finishing a quilt or bag project? Looking for guidance on a quilting technique? Come join Maureen on the last Friday of the month. Enjoy using our classroom equipped with BERNINA sewing machines, irons, ironing board, design wall and cutting mats. Please preregister, limited availability.  

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September 2025

OPEN QUILT STUDIO

September 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00am on Wednesday, repeating until September 10, 2025

Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$95.00

Open Quilt Studio is for experienced quilters to learn new techniques and share new projects while enjoying the camaraderie of other quilters. If you are interested, please email pfc@portsmouthfabric.com for more details. This session meets every other week and is full. 

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FABRIC COLLAGE

September 13 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$45 3 tickets left

Learn how to make a fusible fabric collage quilt or wall hanging using one of Laura Heine’s popular collage patterns or Libby Mortensen’s patterns (including her new Bluebird and Nest pattern.) Choose your design and get started on this fun and easy technique – no sewing necessary until time to quilt. Techniques taught include – how to transfer a design onto foundation fabric, fuse webbing, fussy cut motifs and create a colorful design using a simple, black line drawing. In addition, color…

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OPEN EMBROIDERY STUDIO

September 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$10.00 4 tickets left

In OPEN EMBROIDERY STUDIO students will learn how to master embroidery with tips and tricks that make it fun. Bring a project that you want help with or enjoy one of our new designs. This class is a lecture/demo so you do not need to bring your machines. Learn about different stabilizers, hoops (including the new Large and Medium Magnetic Embroidery Hoops,) threads and placement tips.. The class size is limited, please register by 5:00pm Tuesday before class. Free if…

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OPEN GARMENT STUDIO

September 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$25.00 4 tickets left

Having trouble reading garment patterns? Do garment pattern layouts prevent you from cutting into fabric? Want to make sure the garment pattern will fit you correctly? Then OPEN GARMENT STUDIO is for you. Bring a new garment project that you want help with or one that you are working on. This class will give you confidence to move forward and enjoy garment making. Sign up for individual classes by 5pm the Tuesday before class. BERNINA sewing machines and sergers available…

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BERNINA Q24/Q20 LONGARM BASICS

September 19 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$120.00 2 tickets left

BERNINA Q24/Q20 Longarm Machine Rental Program! Come learn how to quilt your own quilts on the BERNINA Q24 Longarm machine, with 24″ throat plate and stitch speed of 2200 stitches per minute or the BERNINA Q20 Longarm machine, with 20″ throat plate and stitch speed of 2200 stitches per minute! We offer a training class on the BERNINA Q24 Longarm machine and the BERNINA Q20 Longarm machine for those who want to rent the machine. The required BERNINA Q24/Q20 Longarm…

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OPEN EMBROIERY STUDIO

September 25 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$10.00 4 tickets left

In OPEN EMBROIDERY STUDIO students will learn how to master embroidery with tips and tricks that make it fun. Bring a project that you want help with or enjoy one of our new designs. This class is a lecture/demo so you do not need to bring your machines. Learn about different stabilizers, hoops (including the new Large and Medium Magnetic Embroidery Hoops,) threads and placement tips.. The class size is limited, please register by 5:00pm Tuesday before class. Free if…

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OPEN GARMENT STUDIO

September 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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Free 4 tickets left

Having trouble reading garment patterns? Do garment pattern layouts prevent you from cutting into fabric? Want to make sure the garment pattern will fit you correctly? Then OPEN GARMENT STUDIO is for you. Bring a new garment project that you want help with or one that you are working on. This class will give you confidence to move forward and enjoy garment making. Sign up for individual classes by 5pm the Tuesday before class. BERNINA sewing machines and sergers available…

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October 2025

OPEN SEW WITH MAUREEN

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$20.00 5 tickets left

Need help finishing a quilt or bag project? Looking for guidance on a quilting technique? Come join Maureen on the last Friday of the month. Enjoy using our classroom equipped with BERNINA sewing machines, irons, ironing board, design wall and cutting mats. Please preregister, limited availability.

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REMY RAGLAN

October 4 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$40.00 6 tickets left

The Remy Raglan is a simple, relaxed fitting raglan sleeve top that is quick and easy to sew. Options: plain front; split front with keyhole; short rolled- up sleeves; 3/4-length rolled-up sleeves; tapered or flared style. Students will learn how to make French seams. Standard Sizes 00 – 20 and Curvy Sizes 14 – 34. Check out our new Fableism Collections, Alison Glass Kaleidoscope,, Kaffe Fassett shot cotton, yarn dyed linens or chambray basics which are great choices for this garment. Class preparation will be emailed…

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NOODLEHEAD CRESCENT TOTE

October 18 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$40 5 tickets left

Come learn helpful tips and tricks while making the Noodlehead Crescent Tote, perfect for stashing a knitting project and a few essentials. The small shape fits snugly under your arm and the curved lines really play up its feminine design. The zippered front pocket holds those little items you want to keep secure and easy to access and its flat bottom makes it easy to set on a table. You’ll love keeping this tote by your side! Special features: front…

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FABRIC COLLAGE

October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$45 4 tickets left

Learn how to make a fusible fabric collage quilt or wall hanging using one of Laura Heine’s popular collage patterns or Libby Mortensen’s patterns (including her new Bluebird and Nest pattern.) Choose your design and get started on this fun and easy technique – no sewing necessary until time to quilt. Techniques taught include – how to transfer a design onto foundation fabric, fuse webbing, fussy cut motifs and create a colorful design using a simple, black line drawing. In addition, color…

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SERGER BASICS

October 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$35.00 5 tickets left

Whether you are new to a serger or afraid of your serger, this class is for you. Students will learn basic serger operations- threading, using stitch length and differential feed, various serger stitches (3 thread overlock, rolled hem, etc) and problem solving. Any brand serger welcome. This class is a guide class offered for FREE to anyone who has purchased their serger from Portsmouth Fabric Company. Use your new skills to make the Lark Tee or Concord Tee Shirt in the afternoon…

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CONCORD T-SHIRT OR LARK T-SHIRT

October 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$35 6 tickets left

Create your favorite T-Shirt with the Concord T-Shirt pattern by Cashmerette (Size 0-16, Size 12-28)   or the Lark T-Shirt from Grainline Studio. The Concord T is fully customizable and designed for curves. Choose from three hem lengths (cropped, mid-length, or long curves), three necklines (high, V-neck, or scoop), three sleeve lengths (short, medium, or long), two sleeve finishes (cuffed or hemmed), and optional sleeve tabs. The Lark T is a slim fit with four sleeves that are interchangeable with each…

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NEEDLE FELTED PUMPKINS

October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portsmouth Fabric Co, 112 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$45 6 tickets left

Learn needle felting basics while making a pumpkin (faces optional!). Explore basic wool sculpting techniques, including wrapping, shaping, blending colors, and surface felting. Learn about felting tools, and surfaces, various gauges of needles, and types of wool best suited for needle felting. Some felting experience helpful. (Ages 15+) $30 materials fee includes Supply packet with enough wool for two small or one large pumpkin ($20) plus Optional tool kit with felting needles, and pad ($10).  

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*** Class Policy: Full payment is due at time of registration. 1/2 refund if cancellation is one week before the start of class. No refund if cancellation is within one week of class. Full refund if class is canceled due to weather, low enrollment, or teacher illness.