Classes

Class Details

Classes are $15 for a three hour session. Please call or come in to sign-up prior to coming to class so that our teachers can be fully prepared for you. If you are interested in a class but it is not scheduled at a time that is convenient for you, let us know. We will work with you to try to accommodate your schedule. A list of our classes along with photos of the class project (when available) is located below the calendar.

If you have a specific project you need assistance with, let us know. We will pair you with the appropriate staff member to assist you with your project and schedule a class just for you so you can get guaranteed individual attention. There is no extra charge for this. The regular class fee of $15 per session still applies.

Group List

Do you need some social sewing time? Consider joining one of our groups. Groups are informal get-togethers of like-minded folks for the purpose working on a project and socializing with others. The fee is $5 per session. For those who plan to attend every month we offer a discounted price of $50 for the year (which gives you 12 meetings for the price of ten). If you regularly attend more than one group a month we offer an even better deal, $75 for the year and you can attend any group we offer. You do still need to let us know if you are coming each month because (1) we will worry about you if we are expecting you and you don't show and (2) we need to make sure that we have enough seating for everyone. Below is a list of our current groups:

Spargoettes: This group meets twice a month on the first Wednesday and second Tuesday. Members of this group work on Sue Spargo projects and Sue Spargo inspired projects (wool applique and hand embroidery). There is no leader for this group.

Happy Scrappers: This group meets the third Wednesday of each month and works on scrap projects. Lynn is the leader of this group and plans a project for everyone to work on each month. The projects are not "group quilts." Each member uses her own fabrics and makes her own version of the project. Usually the projects span several months. However, working on the planned project is not required. You are welcome to come and work on whatever you'd like.

No Machines Allowed: This group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. Barb is the leader of this group. As the name suggests, this is a hand-sewing only group. Members work on hand applique, beading, hand quilting, English paper piecing - anything that does not require the use of a sewing machine. This group does occasionally plan a project to work on together. However, you are never obligated to participate in the planned project.

Sew Day: This is a new offering. The idea of a "sew day" is that this is a time for you to come in and sew on whatever you want. Maybe you are making a gift for a family member and you don't want to work on it at home because they might see something they shouldn't. Maybe you just need to get out of the house for a few hours. Maybe you are tired of sewing by yourself and just want a little company. Maybe you need to sew somewhere besides home so you don't get distracted by household chores. Whatever the reason, Sew Day is here for you. The cost to use our classroom space for the day is just $5.

Bring whatever supplies you will need for your project. Our classroom is stocked with a selection of basic rulers, a cutting mat, rotary cutter, and iron for you to use. We also have a large design wall if you need to stand back from your project to see your layout better. You can bring your lunch or a snack too! We have a small refrigerator, a microwave, and coffee pot to keep you going.

You do need to sign up ahead of time to reserve your seat. No instruction will be provided. If you need help with your project, give us a call so we can set up a class for you.

Class List

3 Yard Sweetie: We have 12 different patterns for you to choose from (only 2 are shown). Each of these makes a lap size quilt. However, the patterns are easily adjustable to make smaller or larger (up to King size) quilts. If you want to make it larger you will need more fabric. Kit & pattern required.
Beginner Friendly.

All That Glitters: Fun to make stars that are created in a very slick way from just four charm squares (two each of two fabrics). This project goes together quickly because of this fast method. Beginner Friendly.

Bargello: There are several smallish projects to choose from for this class, only one is shown. You can learn the technique on a smaller project that you can finish without much investment of time or money, then proceed to a larger one. Or jump in with both feet and we'll help you tackle a larger bargello project.

Basic Zipper Bag: You will learn an easy method for putting a zipper into a bag while making this fun and functional little bag. Once you learn the technique you will be able to apply it to many different bags. The pattern is included with the class. Options for how to resize the pattern will be discussed so you can make this simple bag in any size you want. Beginner Friendly. One session.

Beading: Learn the basics of hand beading. The project is small so you can get the idea without a huge investment in time or money. One session.

Beginner Sewing: Want to learn to sew but not ready to make a quilt? Then this is the class for you. We have three projects for you to choose from: a pillowcase, an apron, or a 10-Minute Table Runner. (Note: "10-Minute Table Runner" is just the name of the pattern. It does take longer than 10 minutes to make, especially for a beginner.) The focus on the class is basic sewing skills such as, accurate and safe cutting, sewing a straight line, and pressing basics. One session per project. Kit required.

Beginner Template Quilting: Five Sessions. In this class you will learn the basics of quilting using Westalee Templates. You must have a sewing machine, a ruler foot and the Sampler Set #1 of templates. When you sign up for the class be sure to tell us the make and model of your machine so we can order the correct ruler foot and Sampler Set #1 templates for your machine. It does take up to 2 weeks for orders to arrive so be sure to sign up far enough in advance that we have time to order what you will need. Other things you may want are: an acrylic Sew Steady table for your machine (a flat surface is very important for this technique). The cost for these classes is $30 per session (five sessions) or $125 if you pay for all five sessions at once.

Beginning Bag Making: We will start you with a very simple bag pattern: Charming Handbag (shown left) or Basic tote (shown right). In this class you will learn how to make handles, box the bottom and line a bag. With this knowledge you can make quite a few different bags. If there is interest we will progress to adding zippers to the top and pockets, magnetic snaps, pockets inside the bag, etc. in future sessions.

Beginning Hand Embroidery: Learn the joys of hand work while making this gorgeous embroidered pillow cover. Book required: Modern Folk Embroidery. One session. Kit available. One session

Beginning Quilt Making: This will be a multi-session class. The number of sessions required will depend on each student. We will start the class with how to choose fabric for this project. We will teach you how to accurately cut out your quilt with a rotary cutter; how to accurately piece the blocks; how to assemble the blocks into a pieced top; how to put borders on (if the project requires borders); the basics of how to quilt your quilt (for detailed information on quilting you will need to take our Free-Motion Quilting class); and finally how to bind you quilt, and add a label and hanging sleeve.

Bundle of 10: The name refers to the fact that you need a bundle of 10 fat quarters plus a little sashing and border fabric to make this striking quilt. Finished size is 64" by 77". Pattern Required. One session.

Chenille Blanket: Learn how to make a stylish blanket using the tried and true Chenille technique. Beginner Friendly. One Session.

Civil War Legacies: Learn the joys of small projects! There are several projects to choose from in the book Civil War Legacies which is required for this class. You can practice your piecing skills with these projects. Our sample is made with traditional style fabrics but these would look just as fabulous using a different style of fabric.

Charming Churn Dash: This is a really fun project for using up those 5" charm squares you have been collecting! The pattern includes instructions for using charm squares or yardage - your choice. The finished quilt measures 84" by 96" (queen size) but we can help you resize it up or down. The quilt shown is actually only 40" by 60" (lap size). Beginner Friendly.

Clothesline Tote or Bowl: Have you admired the clothesline bags but never made one because you didn't want to wrap the clothesline in strips of fabric? You don't have to! Use plain clothesline and colored thread to make patterns or pick up one of our hand-dyed clotheslines.

Collage Applique: You can choose to make the cat (not shown) or the dog pattern. You will learn how to choose fabrics and the process required to make one of these adorable collage style applique quilts. Pattern is required. Kits are available. Beginner Friendly.

Confetti Quilt: This modern style bargello is much easier than it looks! Cutting is super simple as you start with pre-cut 2 1/2" strip packs. We have several kits available. Beginner Friendly. One session. Pattern included with class fee.

Corky Wallet: Talk about fast and fun ... this is the project for you! Sewing with cork is easy and this is a great project to try it out on. Not only is the project easy, but it is also useful and makes a great gift. Most folks can finish 2 wallets in class! We have several colors of cork to choose from. Beginner friendly. One session. Pattern required.

Curvy Log Cabin: Learn how to use the Creative Grids Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool while making this fun, modern style quilt. There are no actual curves to sew. The curve is an illusion! There are many patterns to choose from or just make a bunch of blocks and arrange them how you like (as I did). One session. Beginner Friendly. Creative Grids Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool is required.

Duffle Bag: The pattern book includes instructions for three sizes of bags with two different end style. Shown in the photo are the large duffle and the medium duffle, both with the square end style. One session for intermediate/advanced bag makers. Two sessions may be required for beginner bag makers. Pattern book is required.

Finishing School: (No photo for this course as it is a technique class, not a project class) In this class you will learn the basics of how to finish your quilt with binding, a label and a hanging sleeve. Ideally, you will bring a finished quilt that needs binding and learn how to attach the binding during the class. We can teach you how to attach the binding completely by machine or a combination of hand and machine sewing - your choice.

Free Motion Quilting: (No photo for this course as it is a technique class, not a project class) Learn the basics of free motion quilting. We will start where you need us to - at the very beginning by covering batting, basting, threads, needles, etc... or jump straight to designs.

Freedom's Flag: This 32" by 38" flag wall hanging is a great way to jump into curved piecing. The curve is gentle and easy to sew (with a little practice) with no pinning required! The class requires the book "Mini Wonderful Curves" and the mini Quick Curve Ruler. Fabric kits are available. Confident Beginner. One session

Gemini: This jelly roll friendly pattern is fast and fun. Beginner Friendly. The blocks can be set in two different ways (only one is shown). One session. Pattern required: Gemini

Hawaiian Applique: Learn the basics of Hawaiian Applique while making this gorgeous block. We turned ours into a pillow. But you could make more blocks and turn them into a table runner or quilt. No machine is required for this class as the applique is all done by hand. Our sample is hand quilted as well. One Session.

Intro to Improv: This course will cover various techniques of improvisational piecing while making a traditional block - the log cabin block. Some of the topics included will be elements of design and color, free-form straight piecing, free-form curved piecing, and inset piecing. No two projects ever turn out the same! You can make something small as we did for our sample (it finishes at 16" by 16" and would make a great pillow cover or small wall hanging) or keep adding more blocks to make a larger project. One session.

Little Somethin' Jacket: The pattern is easily adjustable for a wide range of sizes. It can also be lined or unlined. One session. Pattern Required.

(Turned Edge) Machine Applique: Love the look of needle-turn applique but don't enjoy handwork? Learn how to get the same look by machine!

Market Tote Bag: This stylish 15" by 13" by 4" market tote is easy to make and fun to use. The main body of the bag is made completely from vinyl mesh. The fabric just adds accents of color. The bottom of the bag is not covered with fabric which makes this bag perfect for wet swimsuits or sandy items from a day at the Sand Dunes. Kits Available, Pattern Required for the class. Beginner Friendly. One Session

Metro Medallion (or Rings): The medallion quilt is shown on the left and the Metro Rings is shown on the right. Both of these use the Quick Curve Ruler and would be a good introduction to curved piecing. Intermediate or advanced quilters only please

Mini Pumpkins: This modern style wall hanging would be a good introduction to curved piecing. Kits are available. The pattern requires the Mini Quick Curve Ruler. Intermediate or advanced quilters only please.

Nancy Tote: This is a great bag for a confident beginner. It is suggested that you take our Beginning Bag Making class first if you have never made a bag before. This bag is a great purse size, big enough to carry what you need but not so large that you can overload it so that it is too heavy. It has two outside pockets, no inside pockets because it is designed to be used with a purse organizer, but you could easily add inside pockets. The top can have a zipper closure, magnetic snap closure or left open, your choice.

One Block Wonder: The center of this beautiful quilt is made from only one fabric! Add a second border fabric and you have a stunning quilt that looks really impressive but isn't as difficult to make as it looks. Two sessions.

Paper Piecing without sewing through paper: This is a techique class for those of you who want the precision of paper piecing but don't enjoy pulling the paper off the back. This is also a great class for beginners who want to do complicated patterns but haven't yet developed precision piecing skills. Beginner Friendly.

Paper Piecing: Learn the basics of traditional paper piecing while making this beautiful star block. You can make just one to learn the technique and turn it into a pillow as we have done; make a few more and turn them into a table runner; or make a bunch for a quilt. Beginner Friendly. In fact, this is a great class for beginners because you are sewing on a drawn line. It is like tracing with a sewing machine!

Petite Stitched Purse: A perfect size for your wallet, phone and keys. So fun and easy to make you can make one for all seasons! Beginner Friendly. One Session. Pattern Required: Petite Stitched Purse

Piecing 101: This is our newest Beginning Quilt Making class. In this class you will learn how to properly and safely cut fabric using a rotary cutter. You will learn how to sew an accurate 1/4" seam allowance, how to make half-square triangle units, flying geese units and how to properly add borders to your project. Two Sessions. Kit required.

To learn how to quilt and finish your project you will need to take Quilting 101 and then Finishing School.

Pillowcase: A good basic/beginning sewing project. Learn to make a basic pillowcase. Pattern included with the class. Beginner friendly. One session. Kit required. We have several kits to choose from or we will be happy to do a custom kit just for you

Popsicle Sticks: Take your favorite jelly roll and make this simple lap quilt. Beginner friendly. One session.

Professional Tote: This is one of the nicest bags I have ever made. The name really says it all - it is a very professional looking bag! It has multiple pockets inside and out, as well as two side pockets perfect for a water bottle, umbrella, baby bottle or phone. It would make a nice carry-on bag for travel, diaper bag for a new mom, or a weekend bag.

Project Bag: Learn to make this fun and useful bag. You will learn tips and tricks for sewing with clear vinyl. The pattern makes 4 sizes of bag. We recommend you start with the medium size, (finishes at 10" by 12" and is shown in the photo). However, you can make any size in the class. Pattern Required. One session.

Quilt As You Go: Don't have a long arm but still want to quilt large quilts yourself? No problem! Learn how to QAYG (quilt as you go). The class will cover a couple of QAYG techniques so that you can choose the one that will work best for you. One session

Quilting 101: This class is intended to serve as the next class after taking Piecing 101. In this class you will learn how to simply quilt your project from Piecing 101 with a machine and walking foot. One session. Completion of Piecing 101 is required. NOTE: this class does not include Free-Motion Quilting. If you want to learn Free-Motion Quilting take our Free-Motion Quilting class instead.

Raggy Squares: This is a perfect beginner project. You will use one of our already fringed kits to create a snuggly flannel quilt. The one shown is a baby quilt but we would be happy to cut a kit using some of our non-baby flannels. Kit required.

Sewing Machine Cover: Learn how to measure YOUR machine to make a custom cover for it. Beginner friendly. One session. Pattern included with the class.

Something Old is New: Not the best name, I know, but it does fit. Hexies have been around for ages, but this is a fairly new technique for making them. The project requires a charm pack and the book More Hexie Quilts (required). Beginner Friendly. One session.

Strips Around: Beginner Friendly. Value does all the work in this jelly roll friendly quilt. One session. The pattern is free with the class.

Sue Spargo Embroidery: Learn the joys of wool applique and some fancy embroidery stitches to dress it up. The applique and embroidery is done by hand. The bag is assembled by machine. Only the bag is shown. Two sessions. The first session we cover the basics of wool applique as well as which needles and threads to use. The second session covers the hand embroidery. If you need help finishing your project, additional sessions can be arranged.

Urban Birthday: This is another Quick Curve Ruler quilt. {see Metro Medallion (or Rings) above} This is a wonderful project for someone wanting to learn curved piecing. The curve is gentle and there is a lot of repetition so you will get lots of practice. Intermediate skill level required. (You need to be able to sew an accurate 1/4" seam for best results) One session.

Yellow Brick Road: Spend an afternoon and make a baby quilt. Fast, easy and fun! The pattern will make six sizes of finished quilts from Baby size to King size. Beginner friendly. One session

Zippy Crossbody Bag: A fun little purse! It has four zipper compartments and an adjustable shoulder strap. Intermediate Bag Maker level. One Session.

Alamosa Quilt Company is located at 710 Del Sol Dr, Alamosa, CO 81101 (719) 937-2555 (located on the east side of Walmart)