Sign Up + Get Ready for the Double Time Quilt Along!

Sign Up + Get Ready for the Double Time Quilt Along!

Let's cheer each other on and get those creative juices flowing as we gather together for some online fun and making with the The Double Time Quilt-Along beginning this November.
October 29, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
Bernette b37 Sewing Machine

Discover the Bernette b37 Sewing Machine

The Bernette b37 sewing machine was designed with both beginners and seasoned sewing enthusiasts in mind. This versatile Bernette sewing machine offers a range of features to inspire your next handmade adventure. With its user-friendly interface and robust functionality, the Bernette b37 allows you to tackle everything from simple repairs to garments and quilts with ease.
October 24, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
A Bit About the Bernina Edgestitch Foot #10

A Bit About the Bernina Edgestitch Foot #10

Karyn captured the essential use of her Edgestitch Foot #10  for sewing finished edges even and straight on her Merchant & Mills' Harlene Overalls. This pair, in Nordic Green Organic Cotton Sanded Twill, are Karyn's secret uniform for Sprucedale adventures, like this Fall's Indigo Immersive Weekend, pictured below!

    October 16, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
    Tags: Bernina tools
    A Bit About the Bernina Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

    A Bit About the Bernina Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

    Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A makes it a cinch to sew buttonholes of the same length. You can then sew as many buttonholes of the exact same length as you want, in next to no time. 
    October 15, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
    Tags: Bernina tools
    Bernina Sergers for Construction + Edges + Finishing

    Bernina Sergers for Construction + Edges + Finishing

    Enhance your garment + accessory construction with the addition of Serger skills in your repertoire! We recommend our Serger Essentials workshop as a compliment and pre-requisite to many of our Apparel classes and for use in Studio. Students appreciate the professional finish to their projects as they learn to sew woven garments and assemble knits. 
    June 13, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
    Tags: Bernina serger
    Bernina Sewing Machines in Workshops + Studios + Home

    Bernina Sewing Machines in Workshops + Studios + Home

    Over fifteen years ago we chose to outfit our Studios and Workshops with Bernina Sewing Machines. These reliable and robust domestic machines stand up to rigorous use in the hands of everyone working in our classes, from beginner sewists to garment makers to patchwork enthusiasts.
    June 07, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
    Tags: Bernina
    New Class! Boardwalk Quilt

    New Class! Boardwalk Quilt

    Johanna has a new class this Spring! Boardwalk Quilt, originally designed by Ariga Wilson for RK Fabrics, offers a great opportunity to create a gradient or random layout in prints, solids or a mix of both. Johanna will be bringing a modified construction process to this beginner and fat quarter friendly quilt, including her signature efficiencies!
    February 23, 2024 — Alexis Da Silva-Powell
    New Classes!  Georgia Tee & Plateau Jogger

    New Classes! Georgia Tee & Plateau Jogger

    Are you ready for some new Apparel Classes? Leo's been busy preparing some fun and cozy projects for everyone to make!

    The Georgia Tee by Elizabeth Suzanne is a woven top and dress design, ideal for first time garment makers and a great wardrobe essential! Get started on Wednesday February 7, from 5:30pm-8:30pm for 2 sessions.

    The Plateau Joggers by Closet Core will keep you warm this Winter! This intermediate workshop is an opportunity to take working with knits to another level. The unique design offers wrap-around pockets and a fabric cuff or gathered elastic hem. This 3 session class meets on Wednesdays beginning February 21, from 5:30-8:30pm.

    January 12, 2024 — Alexis Da Silva-Powell
    New Class! Zippered Pouch

    New Class! Zippered Pouch

    This brand new single session Zippered Pouch Class is for you! If making an accessory and inserting zippers is on your sewing list for this year, this class covers both, and more.

    Leo has designed a two-compartment, lined and clean finished zippered pouch, incorporating two techniques for installing a zipper: a classic pouch closure and a welt zip pocket. Learn the basics of accessory construction and tips for tidy, professional finishing.

     

    January 12, 2024 — Alexis Da Silva-Powell
    Class Benefits! Complimentary Studio Time

    Class Benefits! Complimentary Studio Time

    We're here to cheer you on and make sure you finish what you start in our workshops! Class participants have complimentary access to our Parkdale Studio space during Sew By The Hour times, until their workshop project is completed. Reach out via email to find out more.

    January 05, 2024 — Alexis Da Silva-Powell