March 2026
BEGINNING QUILTING ~ DOROTHY QUILT FULL, WAITLIST ONLY
Beginning Quilting – Students will be using the Dorothy Quilt pattern by Penelope Handmade. This quilt is beginner friendly but is fast and fun for any level quilter. It is a pattern that is very versatile for any fabric choices. It can be made with fat quarters, a jelly roll or your stash. In class students will learn about the tools – using a rotary cutter and rulers; the terms – fat quarter, nesting seams, piecing blocks; and the sewing…
Find out more »TRY BEFORE YOU BUY SEWING MACHINE FREE CLASS
How do you know until you try it? Test out the features that set the BERNINA sewing machine above other brands. By the end of the session, you will have experienced how ‘Nothing sews like a BERNINA’ and learned about many different features of the various models. Informed staff will be able to answer any questions you have regarding the machines, which will allow you to make a confident decision on the model that will best fit your sewing needs!…
Find out more »TRY BEFORE YOU BUY BERNINA Q SERIES LONGARM MACHINE CLASS FREE CLASS
Have you been wanting to try out a longarm machine, but have not found the right opportunity? This is the class for you! We have the BERNINA Q24 set up on a professional frame ready for you to test drive. We have the BERNINA Q20 set up on the studio frame also ready for you to give it a try. We also have have the Q16 set up on the Horn Lift table for the sit down or stand up…
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 ~ DOROTHY QUILT FULL, WAITLIST ONLY
Beginning Quilting – Students will be using the Dorothy Quilt pattern by Penelope Handmade. This quilt is beginner friendly but is fast and fun for any level quilter. It is a pattern that is very versatile for any fabric choices. It can be made with fat quarters, a jelly roll or your stash. In class students will learn about the tools – using a rotary cutter and rulers; the terms – fat quarter, nesting seams, piecing blocks; and the sewing…
Find out more »BERNINA Q24/Q20 LONGARM BASICS FULL
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…
Find out more »T-SHIRT MEMORY QUILT FULL, WAITLIST ONLY
Make a memory quilt out of your favorite T-Shirts. Learn how to work with knits. Approximately 15 t-shirts will be enough make a twin size quilt.
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 »OPEN GARMENT STUDIO
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…
Find out more »OPEN SEW WITH MAUREEN
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.
Find out more »FABRIC COLLAGE FULL, WAIT LIST ONLY
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…
Find out more »April 2026
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 EMBROIDERY STUDIO
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…
Find out more »OPEN GARMENT STUDIO
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…
Find out more »BERNINA Q24/Q20 LONGARM BASICS
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…
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 »OPEN GARMENT STUDIO
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…
Find out more »NOODLEHEAD CRESCENT TOTE
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…
Find out more »OPEN EMBROIDERY STUDIO
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…
Find out more »OPEN GARMENT STUDIO
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…
Find out more »SERGER BASICS
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 T-Shirt or Concord T-Shirt in the afternoon after…
Find out more »CONCORD T-SHIRT OR LARK T-SHIRT
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…
Find out more »KAWANDI QUILT
Ready to try something new (and not so new) in quilting? Kawandi quilting is a traditional craft in western India, brought to that region via African slaves. The African tradition is called Siddi quilting. ‘The traditional Kawandi is a hand-stitched quilt, made from scrap fabric, including old saris. One unique aspect is that it is assembled from the outside in. Enjoy learning this improvisational approach to hand stitched quilting! Bring your favorite scraps!
Find out more »OPEN GARMENT STUDIO
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…
Find out more »OPEN SEW WITH MAUREEN
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.
Find out more »DESERT STARS TABLE RUNNER
Join us for an afternoon of sewing a simple star runner. The Atkinson Desert Star Table Runner is an easy, fun project to make in a short time. With some precutting done prior to class, you could be quilting by the end of class. This is a good project for trying machine quilting.
Find out more »OPEN EMBRODIERY STUDIO
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…
Find out more »OPEN GARMENT STUDIO
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…
Find out more »May 2026
NOODLEHEAD PEPIN TOTE
Enjoy making this popular pattern from Anna Graham of Noodlehead! The Pepin Tote is a quick tote designed with a few optional add-ons if you’re feeling up to it. Otherwise, it is beautiful and useful in its simplicity as is. Here are samples with the optional add-on snap pocket. No zippers in this class! Lots of canvas weight cotton prints such as Anna Graham Orchard Run or her other collections, Rifle Paper Co, Charley Harper, Cotton Flax Prints, Ruby Star…
Find out more »ROMAN SHADES
Learn how to make Roman Shades! This class will lead you through the steps to make Roman Shades for all your window needs. You will learn the steps from cutting, sewing and mounting the shade. Pick your favorite home dec fabric or use some of the great quilting fabrics for your project. Have your shade measurements with you when you come to class (must decide if you want to mount the shade inside the frame or outside of it.) Instructor…
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.