Portsmouth Fabric Co

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…

String Quilt ~ Hang 10 Pattern by V&Co or Design Your Own     Large lap – 63”x72 “ Create a stunning lap quilt with strips of solids or print fabrics of your choice. Learn string piecing using the foundation method to make colorful, unique  blocks. Students can use this V&Co Hang Ten pattern or they can make total string blocks as seen in the work-in-progress pictured below.. Beginner to intermediate students.  

Beginning Quilting – Quilting is fun! In Beginning Quilting students will learn about the tools - using a rotary cutter and rulers; the terms - fat quarter, nesting seams, piecing blocks, and the sewing - ¼ inch seams and straight line machine quilting while making the Yellow Brick Road quilt. Learn tips and tricks that make quilt making fun and will inspire you to make many more! Students may make the table runner version. Mini Brick Road.

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…

Create a small scrappy quilt using an assortment of coordinating prints and a neutral background. Please purchase Combo Weave Quilt pattern by Michelle Hiatt before class.There will be preparation necessary before class. Quilt is available in several sizes. Intermediate skill level class.  

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…

Intro to Machine Quilting on a Domestic Sewing Machine This class will introduce you to machine quilting on your home sewing machine.  We will discuss and practice straight line quilting and free motion quilting (Stipple, Paisley, Partial Swirls etc.) so that you are able to finish your own quilting projects.  Bring your sewing machine with a free motion presser foot, sometimes referred to as a hopping foot, and a walking foot if you have one.  Let’s explore the possibilities.

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…

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 Alison Glass Kaleidoscope (shop sample – Beetle), Kaffe Fassett shot cotton, yarn dyed linens or chambray basics which are great choices for this garment. Class preparation will be emailed…

Skill Building on the Longarm Quilting Machine Practice your Longarm Free-Motion skills in this class. As a follow up to our BERNINA Q24 Longarm Basics class or for anyone who owns/rents a longarm quilting machine and wants to improve their longer skills, this class will demonstrate how to take the very basic concepts and beginning stitches of free motion quilting to something you would want to quilt on a favorite quilt top. From simple vines and loops; advance into leaves…

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…

Explore different ways to bind quilted pieces by making a placemat.  The 2 techniques we will cover are 1) a traditional double bias or straight of grain binding with hand sewn finishing.   2) a faux-flange straight of grain machine sewn on binding.  Each of these bindings and simple variations to these binding techniques can add color and personality to your pieces – quilts, table runners, placemats or garments. Included will be information on the advantages of each type of binding.…

Learn needle felting basics while making a hummingbird ornament. 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+) Additional $25 materials fee includes Supply packet with enough wool for two hummingbirds ($15) plus Optional tool kit with felting needles, and pad ($10). Paid directly to instructor on the day of class.