April 2024
MACHINE QUILTING ON A DOMESTIC MACHINE
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.
Find out more »June 2024
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 »October 2024
HAND EMBROIDERED CIRCLE PLAY PINCUSHION
Enjoy making Sue Spargo's Circle Play Pincushion while learning how to create beautiful embroidery stitches. Your unique pincushion will be a sampler of all the stitches that you have learned. Wool bundles, fabric scraps and Eleganza variegated embroidery thread available for purchase. Elegant Stitches by Sue Spargo is a great reference for a multitude of embroidery stitches!
Find out more »November 2025
IKINA TWO JACKET
The Ikina Jacket by The Sewing Workshop is a mid-Length, loose-fitting kimono-style jacket with narrow front band, patch pockets, three-quarter-length sleeves (option to lengthen and taper.) To simplify this pattern, these options are not included in this class: piped trim, trimmed edge band on sleeve.and placketed side vent. Suggested fabrics: Linen, Lt. wt. Wool, Silk, Rayon, Handwoven, Sheer, Cotton, Challis, Novelty Weave, Knit. Here are some textured wovens from Fableism, Anna Maria Textiles, Brussels Washer Yarn Dyed, Essex Yarn Dyed and Nara Homespun. …
Find out more »December 2025
HAND EMBROIDERED CIRCLE PLAY PINCUSHION/BAG NEW DATE
Enjoy making Sue Spargo’s Circle Play Pincushion while learning how to create beautiful embroidery stitches. Your unique pincushion will be a sampler of all the stitches that you have learned. Wool bundles, fabric scraps and Eleganza variegated embroidery thread available for purchase. Elegant Stitches by Sue Spargo is a great reference for a multitude of embroidery stitches! Turn your embroidered piece in to a bag with instructions from class. Please call to sign up.
Find out more »January 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 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 »NOODLEHEAD HILLSIDE TOTE
The Hillside Tote by Noodlehead is perfect for on the go when you want something a little simpler but still keep organized. This classic crossbody with a zip top closure will be one you will want to make over and over again. Feature your favorite print or keep it simple with a solid! Includes front and back exterior pockets and interior pockets. Adjustable strap makes it wearable in any season. Perfect for gifting! Regular size and mini! Special features: top…
Find out more »MIMOSA QUILTED VEST PART 1
The Mimosa Quilted Vest is an intermediate sewing class teaching techniques to make and alter a traditional vest garment into a quilted and potentially reversible vest. Using the Sewing Workshop Mimosa Vest pattern we will use the major pattern pieces to form the basis of the vest. Then we will delve into techniques from quilting to make your own quilted vest with decorative, finished seams. 1st class 1/24/16 10-12pm We will be discussing and planning your vest: No need for…
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 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 »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 »JELLY ROLL RUG OR PLACEMATS
Come learn how to make a Jelly Roll Rug or Placemats from a design roll (same as jelly roll) – 42 strips, 2.5″ x 42″ and batting strips (one design roll makes 4 placemats.) The new Clover Fabric Tube Maker eliminates the need to hand fold and clip your fabric and batting strips before you sew. Insert your strip sandwich into the tool, and easily pull them through. The tool folds the sides of your strips in, then folds that…
Find out more »February 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 »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 »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 »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
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 »NOODLEHEAD HILLSIDE TOTE
The Hillside Tote by Noodlehead is perfect for on the go when you want something a little simpler but still keep organized. This classic crossbody with a zip top closure will be one you will want to make over and over again. Feature your favorite print or keep it simple with a solid! Includes front and back exterior pockets and interior pockets. Adjustable strap makes it wearable in any season. Perfect for gifting! Regular size and mini! Special features: top…
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 »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 »March 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 »BEGINNING QUILTING ~ DOROTHY QUILT FULL, WAITLIST ONLY CLASS CANCELED
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 »IKINA TWO JACKET
The Ikina Two Jacket by The Sewing Workshop is a mid-Length, loose-fitting kimono-style jacket with narrow front band, patch pockets, three-quarter-length sleeves (option to lengthen and taper.) To simplify this pattern, some options may not included in this class: piped trim, trimmed edge band on sleeve.and placketed side vent. Suggested fabrics: Linen, Lt. wt. Wool, Silk, Rayon, Handwoven, Sheer, Cotton, Challis, Novelty Weave, Knit. Here are some textured wovens from Fableism, Anna Maria Textiles, Brussels Washer Yarn Dyed, Essex Yarn Dyed and Nara…
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 »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 »*** 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.