Salt Lake, Utah Winter/Spring Sewing and Quilting Classes

We have begun our Winter/Spring 2015 sewing and quilting class season and we couldn't be more excited for the new additions to our roster. Not only have we brought back our most popular and fundamental classes, but we've also added a few completely new offerings! Read on to get more details about our up coming classes --

Youth Sewing for Home-schooled Children:

We have traditionally offered our youth sewing groups in the evenings once school is out. However, this year we are offering a youth sewing class in the afternoon designed specifically for those students who are taught from home!

In this class, students will learn sewing from the ground up by first learning the different tools needed to sew and how to hand sew. They will then quickly move on to learning to sew with a sewing machine and will begin to make their first projects including a pillowcase and a pair of pajama pants. The class is designed to make students feel successful and build confidence each week with their patient and caring teacher, Peggy. 

Classes are held on Thursdays from 1-3 every week except on the third Thursday of every month. Class costs $10 per sessions and does not include supplies. 

Cuddle Star Pillow:

Learn how to easily make this cuddly and soft star pillow using only 17 squares of cuddle/minky fabric, two buttons and some stuffing! While it may look difficult, this is an easy project and will be a favorite gift to your children or grandchildren. 

This class will be held Saturday, February 29th from 10 am to 2 pm and costs only $20, not including supplies. 

Tuffet Class:

Little Miss Muffet had one and now you can too! Create your own foot tuffet in this brand new and exciting class taught by Joyce and Pat from Bouncing Bobbins Quiltworks! In this class, you will first learn to quilt your tuffet top using a jelly roll. Then you will learn how to put together and cover your tuffet! 

This class is taught on two Saturdays in March, the 14th from 12:30 to 3:30 and the 28th from 12:30 to 4:30. Homework is required in between classes. This class is $105 and includes your pattern and your tuffet kit. The class fee does not include your fabric or your wooden feet. There is a 10 person maximum for this class, so sign up ASAP! 

My Favorite Bag:

Learn to make this adorable bow bag with plenty of room and pockets for all your needs -- as well as plenty of style! Once you've made one, you will end up making more for your friends and family; this isn't called "My Favorite Bag" for nothing! 
Class will be held on 2 Thursdays in March, the 19th and the 26th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Class costs $25, not including supplies. 

Block of the Month:

We are trying something new this year and are offering two Block of the Month classes: a traditional Block of the Month class taught in our classroom and a Block of the Month class entirely taught online! 

Our in-store Block of the Month features Peggy's design featuring the Moda Love quilt pattern as the center medallion surrounded by 12 unique quilt blocks. The quilt will also feature a ribbon outer border! This class starts in February and you can choose to attend the second Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8 pm or the second Saturday of every month from 10 to 11 am. Class costs $26 for the year and does not include the cost of supplies. 

Our online Block of the Month class features the quilt Playful Pinwheels, designed by Sandra Stradley! It features 12 different styles of pinwheel blocks, done twice in different color combinations to add fun and flair! You will be able to sign up for the class soon on our online webstore - you will receive a downloadable file with information about how to access our private class website which will have each pattern published once a month as well as little surprises to the site such as tutorials, recipes and more! 

This is just a small sampling of some of the exciting sewing and quilting classes we have coming up. For a complete list of our Winter/Spring classes or for more details about the ones listed here, visit our website, give us a call at (801) 561-8726 or pay us a visit in store. We are located at 9135 S Redwood Rd West Jordan, UT 84088. 

We look forward to seeing you. Sew on! 

November Block of the Month Photo Review

We hope your Block of the Month projects are moving along smoothly! We are almost to the end, if you can believe that. Here is this month's photos from class to help you complete your blocks for the month. Remember, we would love to see your progress on your quilt especially if you've already completed it; send us pictures of where you are at on the project!

Fall Sewing and Quilting Classes in Salt Lake Valley at Fabric Center

We have (finally) finished arranging our fall sewing and quilting class schedule after a few delays due to illness (don't worry, everyone is feeling better and healthy again!). Yay!

If you live in the Salt Lake area, along the Wasatch Front, or in Northern Utah in general, take a day to indulge yourself and expand your creativity; enroll in one of our classes and have a blast! Here is just a sampling of some of our classes, you can find out more information in our links or on our website.

Machine Applique:

 Want to learn an easier method to applique besides by hand? Learn some tips and tricks to a new method of machine applique that people will swear looks likes it's hand made! Class takes place Saturday, November 1st from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and costs $25 plus the cost of supplies.

This is a sample from the last offering of this class. Can you tell it's done by machine? 

Instead of the picture above, you will actually be learning how to make the pattern below: Bertie's Winter by Bonnie Sullivan. There is an alternative project for this class if you decide this is not your style; the choice is yours.

My Favorite Bag:

The name says it all: this will become your favorite bag after you learn to make this cute and functional bag -- guaranteed to get you lots of compliments from your friends and family. This bag features a stylish large bow in the front, decorative grommets and lots of pockets. This class will be held Tuesday, October 7th from 4:30 to 8:30 pm and costs only $20 plus your supplies. 

Sewing with Knits I:

Learn basic tips and tricks when sewing with knits as well as a rundown of basic pattern drafting! This is a multi-functional class by not only teaching you how to sew a stylish knit maxi skirt, but you will also learn how to make after you've drafted your own skirt pattern using your unique body measurements! You will be able to keep you pattern to allow you to make countless more comfy skirts for the fall! This class takes place Saturday, September 27th from 10 am to 2 pm. The class costs $20 plus the cost of your supplies. 

Mariner's Compass: 

Learn the basics of quilting using a foundation paper piecing method while making the classic and traditional Mariner's Compass quilt. This class will be held Saturday, October 18th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and costs $25 plus the cost of your supplies. 

Beginning Tatting:

This is a dying art that we'd like to see make a come back! Similar to crochet, this is a lacework art using a shuttle to create a single knot that you then manipulate to make a world of lovely and delicate designs. This class will be held 4 Fridays during the month of September ( the 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th) from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. This class costs $40 plus your supplies. 

Beginning Adult Sewing: 

If you've been dying to learn to sew or if you are just starting out and would like to learn professional tips and tricks to better and more polished sewing results, enroll in our Beginning Adult Sewing class. You will learn basics like sewing in a straight line, machine maintenance as well as how to sew a button hole and how to install a zipper. This class will take place over the course of 4 evenings in October and November (October 9th, 17th, 30th and November 6th) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Class costs $40 plus your supplies. 

You will learn to make these cute decorative pillows as you learn the basics.

Beginning Youth Sewing:

Is your child interested in learning to sew? Enroll him or her in a youth sewing class with us! They will learn the basics beginning from hand sewing up to sewing a straight seam, machine maintenance, and more while making easy and fun projects. This class is taught by Peggy, a patient and fun teacher who emphasizes growing you child's self-esteem along with their growing sewing skills. 

This class is an ongoing class, scheduled 3 to 4 Thursday evenings a month. The class costs $40 a month plus the cost of supplies. To see dates of upcoming classes, check out our Youth Sewing Class page on our website. 

If you would like any additional information about any of our classes, or to suggest a class you would like to see offered at Fabric Center, shoot us an email to info@fabriccenter.net.

To enroll in any of the classes above, come in and pay us a visit or give us a call at (801) 561-8726. 

Make sure to check out our Classes Rules and Terms before enrolling. 

June Block of the Month Photo Recap

We are half way through our Block of the Month class and we hope you are fully enjoying yourself!
Here are your photo references from class for the month of June. Check back with us next month if you need any visual help finishing your blocks.

 We would love to see pictures of your progress so far or any stories you have to share of your experience making the Stitching Star quilt. Send us an email at info@fabriccenter.net. See you next month! 

February Block of the Month Pictures

For our Block of the Month students, here are a few pictures to help you remember what was covered in class this month and assist you in finishing your blocks before class next month.

We hope you are enjoying the class so far, we look forward to a fun year with this class. If you are interested in joining, it's still not too late to start! There are only two months worth of catching up which can be very easily done. To sign up, visit us in store or give us a call.  

Salt Lake Sewing and Quilting Classes

We are in the middle of a very exciting class season. We've started our Block of the Month Class and have several more of the QuiltSmart Club classes ahead. Within the next two months we have a Tatting class, an Adult Beginning Sewing class, a Beginning Quilting Class, and a Machine Applique class taught by the very talented and nationally recognized teacher, Carmen Geddes! Take a look below for more:

Tatting I Class: 

While Tatting teacher, Maquel, may look young she is indeed very talented! She learned the antique lace art of tatting from her grandmother starting from a young age. It is refreshing to see an art that is quickly disappearing being revived by a talented young woman. Maquel says her favorite part of tatting is that you only have to learn one knot which leads to infinite creative possibilities. She proves to be a very patient and kind teacher who has gained a steady group of ladies coming back to learn more tatting tips and technique class after class.

This class is being offered Fridays starting January 24th and will meet once every other week from 11:30 am to 1:30. The class costs $40 plus the cost of supplies. There are opportunities to continue learning Tatting after this class has ended, including beading and jewelry making using tatting (as seen above), in Tatting II and Advanced Tatting classes

Beginning Adult Sewing I

If you've always wanted to learn to sew, there's never a wrong time to start learning. Join Peggy in a patient learning environment as you learn basic machine care, straight line sewing, ruffles, buttons, button holes and zippers while sewing 3 beautiful and fun pillows. This class meets once every week for four weeks and costs $40 plus the cost of supplies. Class is held on Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 starting February 6th.

Machine Applique with Carmen Geddes

This is a truly exciting class at Fabric Center; we've never had just a distinguished and nationally recognized teacher holding a class at Fabric Center! Carmen Geddes was awarded Teacher of the Year at HMQS 2013. She specializes in teaching classes at quilting shows as well as quilting retreats. To get a better idea of Carmen and her work, check out her interview with MQResource when she was named Quilter in the Spotlight.

Learn Carmen's tips and techniques for machine applique that looks as pretty and polished as needle turn hand applique by joining this class on Saturday, February 8th from 1 pm to 5 pm for only $25!

Don't delay, these classes are coming up soon. Give us a call at (801)561-8726 or come in today to sign up and sew the seeds of your creativity!

January Block of the Month

Block of the Month has started and we had two successful and full classes last week! For those of you in the class, here is a visual refresher to help you along your Star Quilt journey. Check back on this blog the week after class every month for a visual reminder if you find yourself struggling on a step or two for that month's block.

If you still have any questions or come along problems that these pictures don't answer, always feel free to contact the teacher. 

If you are interested in joining the class, there is still time! Sign up ASAP to make it easier to get caught up. The class is only $20 for the year and there are two ways to make this beautiful quilt. Come in or give us a call at (801) 561-8726. 

Featured New Teacher and Shop Hop Hint

We have been working with a new class organizer, Susan Hayward, who has lined up some wonderful new teachers for us. We are looking forward to all the new classes and ideas these wonderful ladies will be bringing to our store and customers. Make sure to keep checking back as we update you on our new QuiltSmart Club and Pincushion Club! We are featuring Carmen Geddes as our Premiere Teacher for November!
Carmen Geddes brings her love of quilting, embroidery, and people together for a fun day of learning. Students enjoy her friendly, low-key approach and her great techniques! She was named Teacher of the Year at HMQS 2013. She has taught at many quilt shows around the country and specializes in quilt retreats. She resides in Eagle Mountain, Utah with her husband Patrick. They have five children and eight wonderful grandkids!

Carmen's first class with Fabric Center will be a Machine Applique class! Enjoy beautiful, instant success in applique that will look hand done! If you have been overwhelmed by an applique project, or have always wanted to try but were not quite sure about the handwork, then this class is for you! In this class you will create an 18" block. You will be so hooked on this technique you will want to make enough for an entire quilt! The class will take place November 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm and costs $25. Needless to say this is a wonderful opportunity! 

Finally, don't forget that next week is the fall Beehive Shop Hop! As detailed before, the theme this year is celebration with each participating store specializing in a different party theme. We have decided to keep our theme secret until the first day of Shop Hop, October 23rd. However, we are so excited about our unique and cleaver party theme that we can't help but divulge a few hints:

• It is based off one of our most favorite social media tools designed to spread creativity and inspiration.
• We just started our own profile for you to follow us on this social media outlet here! 
• This kind of party is a fairly new invention where you and your friends create things to be enjoyed at the party or to "make and take" home while in the comfort of your host's/hostess's home.  

Did those hints help? If you've guessed it or not, we would love to see you come celebrate inspiration and creativity with us next week from the 23rd to the 26th. We will be carrying our 30th Anniversary sale through into Shop Hop so everything in store remains on sale! We look forward to seeing you. 

Up and coming classes!

We are extremely excited to announce we have a new class schedule. Through the summer into early fall, we will be offering a diverse selection of classes including but not limited to crochet, tatting, beginning quilting and, for the first time at the Fabric Center, a Block of the Week featuring the incredibly cute "Home is Where the Haunt Is" pattern by Kimberbell Designs!

"Home is Where the Heart Is" Block of the Week

Beginning Crochet classes

We know that summer can be a busy time for everyone, so what better way to take a morning or afternoon for yourself? Learn something exciting and new as well as relax with guidance and wonderful teaching from the great instructors here at the Fabric Center. Meet new friends or make it a Girl's night and bring along some of your best girlfriends; those who bring and sign up a group of 4 will get 10% off their class fee!!

Table runner that will be taught in the I Wanna Be A Quilter Class

P.S. Don't forget about the kids. School is out; keep them entertained and their minds sharp by enrolling them in one of our Youth Sewing Camps! They will learn the basics of sewing by making fun weekly projects and will be immersed in an environment that encourages students to feel successful with their accomplishments as well as builds self-esteem.

Tatting classes will be offered, starting with Beginning and working on up to Tatting III

To get a complete list of our classes being offered as well as dates, times and prices, a Google document can be viewed here.
Don't wait a minute longer -- come in today or give us a call to sign up and reserve your spot today!
(801)561-8726