Retreat Bag 2.0 Class

Make a wire frame zipper supplies bag that stays open for perfect access to all your sewing accessories, makeup, toys or school supplies. Thursday, January 17, 1-4pm and only $30 which includes the pattern and bag frame. Supplies list available at the shop. Come join the fun! Call 801-373-6210 or come in to sign up.

Diva Wallet Class

Diva Wallet Class 

This great wallet has spots for credit cards, cash and a zipper pocket for change. Make it out of your favorite quilting cotton. All supplies bought for class get a 20% discount. Class is Thursday November 29, 2018 from 5-7pm and only $20. 

Free-Motion Quilting Class

Free-motion quilting class Saturday August 26th from 12-4pm. Learn all about the basics of free-motion quilting on your very own home machine. Your machine just needs to be able to drop it's feed dogs or have a feed dog cover. There is a supplies list you'll need before class as you need to prepare some mini quilt sandwiches before class. Class fee is $35 plus any supplies you'll need. Call (801)374-6210 or come in to sign up.

Dime Brand Embroidery Event: Beyond the Hoop

Our "Beyond the Hoop" event is June 3rd, 10-2pm. Expert Melissa Booritch will teach skills like how to extend your embroidery past your current hoop size. And learn about machine embroidering large projects tablecloths, shower curtains and drapes. Only $29!

Click here to sign up: Inspired by Dime Provo Event

Sew Smart Demo Days

Saturday March 11th at 4pm is the start of our Sew Smart Demo Days and it's FREE! We'll be showing you all kinds of pressing tools, tricks and notions. Have you ever used a Press Perfect Iron Finger? It's one of the fun tools we'll show you. Then there will be a fabric challenge with Henry Glass Quilt Camp campers!

Instagram for Sewing and Quilting!

Are you on social media? Have you ever wondered what the big deal is about Instagram or need to know how to use it? We are having a free class that will tell you all about Instagram, why to use it, how to get started and some of that basics for sharing your photos of quilts, fabric and sewing. Learn how to connect with the fabric designers, the fabric companies like Moda or Riley Blake and other quilters world wide! It is such an incredibly fun and interactive thing to do with your quilting and sewing. Class is Tuesday February 21 from 12:30-1:30pm or March 9th, from 6-7pm (Thursday).

Dress Sewing for 12+ Class

Come learn how to construct this beautiful and easy dress using Simplicity 8231 pattern. You can pick out your favorite fabric for the dress or we have more of Carina Gardner's line Posy Garden by Riley Blake Designs. Class is designed for beginning to intermediate sewists. Everyone 12+ years old welcome. Class Fee $20 Friday, November 11, 4-7pm

Upcoming Classes!

We have a great bunch of classes coming up! From beginning quilt piecing, minky cuddle strip quilt, to bags, finishing classes, kids dream-catcher class and more we have a great selection available. Classes are usually about $20. You can call or come in to sign up. Some classes require fabric or pattern preperation before the class starts and we have supply lists so you can get everything you need. Any supplies you buy for class are discounted 20 percent. Here are 4 of our featured classes.

Lonestar Finishing Class

Learn how to sew your background pieces onto your

completed Quiltsmast diamond lonestar panels. 

October 22, 12-3pm 

Class fee $20

Super Tote Class

The famous super tote is a slim tote with a ton of room inside. 

Learn about inset zippers, zipper pockets and elastic pockets. 

November 12, 1-6pm, Saturday

Class Fee $20

 Minky Strip Quilt Class 

Learn the stitch and flip method for making fun fast minky quilts.

October 17, 5-7pm

November 10

Class fee $20

Dream Catcher Kids Sew Fun Class

November 12, 10-12pm

Class fee $20 

Includes All Supplies

Come in 500 N. and Freedom Blvd.

or call (801) 373-6210 to sign up

Simple Simon and Co. Maxi Skirt Class

We are so excited to announce that the world famous Liz and Elizabeth of Simple Simon and Co. are coming to the Provo Cotton Shop for a special workshop. They'll be teaching how to make their maxi skirt. It is a knit or stretch fabric maxi that has such a great A-line shape, an elastic waistband and will be perfect for the upcoming summer. You can read about them on their website here Simple Simon and Co. Patterns and fabric will be available at the shop. Simple Simon and Co. have a great line called Four Corners that comes in 60 inch wide knit fabric.

We also have some other wonderful Riley Blake 60 inch wide knit fabrics you can use:

Please call or come in to sign up. There are limited spaces open. The workshop is on Saturday March 12 from 12-4pm. The workshop in only $30 plus supplies! We'd love you have you and you will love learning with Liz and Elizabeth. 

Embroidery Extravaganza

Join us for our Embroidery Extravaganza in March. You don't even have to own an embroidery machine to attend. Details are listed below. Check it out and give us a call to sign up. It'll be a blast!!

Finishing School - a great stocking stuffer!

Attendance at the Finishing School is filling up fast. Call now to reserve YOUR place.

Murray - 801-266-6942
Sandy - 801-572-1412

Provo - 801-373-6210

 

Sign up for the Finishing School NOW -- Don't wait!

 

Call your Cotton Shop now --

This makes a GREAT Christmas stocking stuffer too.

              Murray - 801-266-6942
              Sandy - 801-572-1412
              Provo - 801-373-6210

Fun with Eleanor Burns

We had LOTS of fun with

Eleanor Burns!

We learned lots in the classes --

We pieced 3 tops in 3 days!

On Friday night, Eleanor told us Tales of the First Ladies --



Cupcakes! Cupcakes! And more cupcakes!



A special thank you to Terry & Lindy from
some of the Cotton Shop staff.

Serger Classes

Thursday, May 3 10-12 E line Machines
5-7 Basic Machines
Thursday, May 24 10-12 Basic Machines
5-7 E line Machines
Thursday, June 21 10-12 E line Machines
4-6 Basic Machines
Thursday, July 12 10-12 Basic Machines
4-6 E line Machines
Thursday, July 26 10-12 E line Machines
4-6 Basic Machines
Thursday, August 9 10-12 Basic Machines
4-6 E line Machines
Thursday, August 30 10-12 E line Machines
5-7 Basic Machines

Please call us to register or with any questions: 801-373-6210

Classes begin promptly at the times indicated. As a consideration to others, if you are late, you will be asked to re-register.

Sewing Machine Classes

Tuesday, January 4      10-12  Basic Machines
                                     4-6  Mid Line Machines
Tuesday, January 18     10-12  Mid line Machines
                                     4-6  Basic Machines
Tuesday,February 8     10-12  Basic Machines
                                     4-6  Mid Line Machines
Tuesday, February 22   10-12 Mid line Machines
                                     4-6 Basic Machines
Please call us to register or with any questions:  801-373-6210

Classes begin promptly at the times indicated.  As a consideration to others, if you are late, you will be asked to re-register.

Embroidery Machine Classes

Embroidery Only                                   Sewing Only
January 7, Friday   10-12  Basic              January 12, Wednesday  10-12 Mid
                                4-6    Mid                                                       4-6  Basic
January 21, Friday   10-12  Basic            January 19, Wednesday  10-12 Mid
                                 4-6    Mid                                                     4-6  Basic
February 4, Friday   10-12  Basic            February 9, Wednesday  10-12 Mid
                                  4-6    Mid                                                    4-6  Basic
February 18, Friday  10-12  Basic          February 23, Wednesday  10-12 Mid
                                  4-6    Mid                                                    4-6  Basic

December's Block of the Month

Next BOM dates are January 20 or 22

Chrisanne has started working on next years Block of the Month.  

Watch for details here :-)

January

More than the first page in a new calendar, although I always find that enjoyable, it's really about all the opportunities that are awaiting us in the new year. Remember that commercial where the cartoon guy knocks on the tv screen from the inside? I think he said, "Mr. Opportunity here, and I'm knocking!" That's how I feel about our classroom, a big opportunity, filled with possibilities and no knocking is needed! The door is always open. Come on in!


Here's what we have to offer you in January at the Provo Cotton Shop:



Classes:
(sign-ups are available at the cutting counter)

The Pea Patch
Part One of the Easy Peasy Quilt Series.

This is the perfect beginner quilt! Finished size is 54x54. It will help you develop your skills with a ruler and rotary cutter, simply and successfully. You will be able to complete this top in class or come darned near close to completing it!

Class size limited to 6, no children please

Date: Tuesday, January 11, 1-5
Cost: $20, includes pattern
Supplies needed:

• 8 coordinating Fat Quarters
• 1 yard border fabric
• Basic Sewing Kit*
• 6x24 ruler
• rotary cutter
• sewing machine

It's best if you can bring your own machine to work on but we do have several machines available in the classroom that you may use.

* Basic Sewing Kits should contain: Pins, scissors, chapstick, pencil, thread, an additional wound bobbin and a seam ripper. That's just the basics, you can include anything else that would make your life easier. I always have a Diet Pepsi in mine.

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The Twister

Got cake? Layer cakes? This quilt is all about cutting cake! The sewing is not difficult and there is a specially designed ruler/tool for the cutting that helps you get the twist. While not a totally beginner quilt, I would classify it as good for a confident beginner. The quilt finishes about 61x61 inches.


Date: Friday, January 14, 1 to 5
Cost: $20
Supplies needed:

• Large Twister tool
• 1 layer cake
• 1 1/4 yards border fabric
• 3/8 yard inner border fabric
• 1 1/4 yards outsider border
• 5/8 yard binding fabric
• 4 1/4 yards backing fabric
• Basic Sewing Kit
• Sewing machine
  

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Nebraska Waves

Visually stunning! This Jo Morten quilt is great for the scraps and stash we all have... and some of us have bigger stashes than others! Bring what you have and fill in as you need. And sharing with others if you can, is a good way to reduce those stashes!

Come and learn the fast and great techniques that make all the difference in putting this quilt together!


Date: Saturday, January 15 10 - 3 (pretty much all day)
Cost: $30 Lunch and snacks included
Supplies needed:

• 3 to 4 lights (cream, tan, gold)
• 3 to 4 medium to dark fabrics ( purple, green, red, rust, blue)
• 3 yards for setting blocks and outside border
• 1 yard for inside border
• Basic sewing kit
• Sewing machine

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Maybe our most exciting class isn't really a class at all but more like a group sewing hug!

Sew What? Saturdays

Saturdays (see dates below) in January our classroom will be open for you to bring a project and just sit and sew. No children, just grown ladies needing their own time, out or away, to enjoy sewing. We have room for six comfortably so there will be a sign-up. You should bring your own machine but if you need to use one of our classroom machines, there will be an additional $5 charge. One of our charming staff members will be participating as well and available to assist you if needed.

The details:
Dates: January Saturdays 8, 22, and 29
Time: 11 - 5
Cost: $5 per Saturday and an additional $5 if you need to use a classroom machine
Sign up required: Space is limited

What to bring: a project, your machine, and a basic sewing kit which should include a ruler and rotary cutter if you need them. We have cutting mats on the tables and an iron and ironing board for you to use.

Come join us! This might be an opportunity to start a small sewing club with your friends. Sharing time doing what you love is a fabulous way to enlighten and brighten any day!

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And What's Going On Here?


Chrisanne, our embroidery wizard, is using the new Baby Lock circle sewing attachment to create an amazing quilt top. I'm pretty sure your eyes will bug out and your jaw will drop when you see it! Even more amazing is that the attachment doesn't need to go on an embroidery machine but can fit on a regular sewing only machine!!