December 2018
BEGINNING SEWING AND BEYOND (5 class sessions for $75) TUESDAYS
Need help finishing your project or want to start a new one? This hands-on class covers sewing basics including pattern and fabric selection, pattern layout and pinning, cutting, fitting, interfacing, construction techniques, seam finishes and more. Bernina sewing machines available for class. Sign up for any 5 sessions!
Find out more »OPEN QUILT STUDIO
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 skips 11/21 and 12/5.
Find out more »OPEN SEW STUDIO
Open Sew Studio is for experienced sewers that want to sew projects while enjoying the camaraderie of other sewers. Our upstairs classroom offers large sewing tables, irons and ironing boards, design wall, and cutting mats. Bernina sewing machines are avaiable to rent for $5. Schedule a sewing date with friends or come on your own. There is no charge to use the classroom and there is no instructor for Open Sew Studio. Friendly and knowlegdable employees are always willing to offer…
Find out more »EMBROIDERY MONDAYS
Have you been thinking about embroidery and how much fun it might be? Have you wanted to learn how to use an embroidery machine? Do you have an embroidery project that you need help with? Come in and see the endless possibilities of the embroidery world. Come learn from the expert Kay Hoffman who has a wealth of information to share with you and will bring in a unique project each week! See how to hoop up for the best embroidery results,…
Find out more »BEGINNING SEWING AND BEYOND (5 class sessions for $75) TUESDAYS
Need help finishing your project or want to start a new one? This hands-on class covers sewing basics including pattern and fabric selection, pattern layout and pinning, cutting, fitting, interfacing, construction techniques, seam finishes and more. Bernina sewing machines available for class. Sign up for any 5 sessions!
Find out more »OPEN QUILT STUDIO
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 skips 11/21 and 12/5.
Find out more »OPEN SEW STUDIO
Open Sew Studio is for experienced sewers that want to sew projects while enjoying the camaraderie of other sewers. Our upstairs classroom offers large sewing tables, irons and ironing boards, design wall, and cutting mats. Bernina sewing machines are avaiable to rent for $5. Schedule a sewing date with friends or come on your own. There is no charge to use the classroom and there is no instructor for Open Sew Studio. Friendly and knowlegdable employees are always willing to offer…
Find out more »January 2019
OPEN QUILT STUDIO
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.
Find out more »OPEN QUILT STUDIO
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.
Find out more »FABRIC COLLAGE FULL
Learn how to make a fusible fabric collage quilt or wall hanging using one of Laura Heine’s popular collage patterns. 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 choices and placement of fabrics to create depth and movement…
Find out more »OPEN QUILT STUDIO
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.
Find out more »BEGINNING QUILTING: YELLOW BRICK ROAD
ONE DAY CLASS! Discover the wonderful world of quilting in our new one day class! Students learn the basic skills of quilt making such as rotary cutting, piecing, borders, quilting and binding as they construct the Yellow Brick Road quilt. Bernina sewing machines available for class. Basic quilting tools (rotary cutter, ruler and mat) and Yellow Brick Road are necessary to purchase for class.
Find out more »OPEN QUILT STUDIO
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.
Find out more »February 2019
JELLY ROLL RUG
Have you seen the latest rage – Jelly Roll Rugs! Come learn how to make this out of one design roll (same as jelly roll) – 42 strips, 2.5″ x 42″ and batting strips. Save time by buying the batting already cut into strips, Katahdin On-A-Roll 100% Natural Organic Cotton. You choose which colors/prints go next to each other to make it uniquely your design. Students will almost complete their rug in class. Kaffe Fassett Design Rollswith bold prints and bright colors…
Find out more »BERNINA Q24 LONGARM BASICS PART #1
The BERNINA Q 24 Longarm Machine Rental Program! Come learn how to quilt your own quilts on the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm machine, with 24″ throat plate and stitch speed of 2200 stitches per minute! We offer training classes on the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm machine for those who want to rent the machine. The required BERNINA Q 24 Longarm Machine Basics class includes 2 sessions (2 hours each) where you will learn the necessary information to operate the machine,…
Find out more »BERNINA Q-MATIC BASICS
Q-matic is BERNINA’S state-of-the-art system for automated quilting. Whether stitching out simple edge-to-edge designs or intricate custom patterns, Q-matic will make it easy to create an original masterpiece. In this class students will learn the basics to operate Q-matic which will open up a whole new world of creative quilting! BERNINA Q 24 LONGARM BASICS is a prerequisite for taking this class. Use of the Q-matic while renting the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm machine adds $5.00/hour to the rental of $20.00/hour.
Find out more »FABRIC COLLAGE
Learn how to make a fusible fabric collage quilt or wall hanging using one of Laura Heine’s popular collage patterns. 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 choices and placement of fabrics to create depth and movement…
Find out more »OPEN QUILT STUDIO
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.
Find out more »MACHINE QUILTING WITH CARRIE
Hungering to get those unquilted tops quilted? This class will fill you right up! Learn the basics of free motion machine quilting. You will learn how to layer your quilt sandwich, stabilize your ingredients and finish with some free motion condiments. We will discuss thread and batting choices available and you will practice stitch in the ditch, echoing, stippling, tear drop patterns and free motion swirl time permitting. Yum! Carrie Zizza is an award-winning quilter who has been machine quilting since…
Find out more »RULER WORK BASICS
Learn how to use specialized quilting rulers to create accurate, repeatable designs. Create straight lines, curved lines, scallops, waves, and specific designs while free-motion quilting with the use of these rulers. Students will practice various exercises with a ruler foot and rulers on a domestic machine (Westalee and Bernina ruler feet and rulers in stock.) If you have your own ruler foot, rulers, and extension table, please bring to class. Carrie ZIzza is an authorized Westalee instructor. RULER FOOT – A free-motion…
Find out more »BERNINA Q24 LONGARM BASICS PART #2
The BERNINA Q 24 Longarm Machine Rental Program! Come learn how to quilt your own quilts on the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm machine, with 24″ throat plate and stitch speed of 2200 stitches per minute! We offer training classes on the BERNINA Q 24 Longarm machine for those who want to rent the machine. The required BERNINA Q 24 Longarm Machine Basics class includes 2 sessions (2 hours each) where you will learn the necessary information to operate the machine,…
Find out more »OPEN QUILT STUDIO
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.
Find out more »March 2019
FABRIC COLLAGE
Learn how to make a fusible fabric collage quilt or wall hanging using one of Laura Heine’s popular collage patterns. 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 choices and placement of fabrics to create depth and movement…
Find out more »*** 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.