Classes
Beginning Quilting 101
Join us for our Beginning Quilting Class taught by the Appletree Quilting Center Staff. Learn all the basics needed to create this wonderful throw sized quilt. From choosing your fabric; to pressing, to cutting, to piecing and all the tricks in between to piece a perfect block. Learn how to set the blocks and add mitered borders and what pitfalls to avoid. Then finish by machine quilting and binding. This is the perfect class to start your quilting journey, or just brush up on some of your skills. This class meets 8 times over a span of 11 weeks with notebook and pattern included.
Cost: $ 200.00
Join us for our Beginning Quilting Class taught by the Appletree Quilting Center Staff. Learn all the basics needed to create this wonderful throw sized quilt. From choosing your fabric; to pressing, to cutting, to piecing and all the tricks in between to piece a perfect block. Learn how to set the blocks and add mitered borders and what pitfalls to avoid. Then finish by machine quilting and binding. This is the perfect class to start your quilting journey, or just brush up on some of your skills. This class meets 8 times over a span of 11 weeks with notebook and pattern included.
Cost: $ 200.00
A Place for Everything 2.0
We will make this versatile spacious organizer with a zipper closure that carries tools and supplies. It contains removable pages with mesh or vinyl zipper pockets which can be customized to suit your needs.
Cost: $ 95.00
We will make this versatile spacious organizer with a zipper closure that carries tools and supplies. It contains removable pages with mesh or vinyl zipper pockets which can be customized to suit your needs.
Cost: $ 95.00
Back At Ya!
This small back pack is perfect to carry around. It has a magnetic closed front pocket and an unusual zipper closed outside back pocket. An inside mesh zipper pocket and a variety of slip pockets. There is a quick grab handle and adjustable straps. If you prefer a larger size Got Your Back 2.1 is a very similar pattern.
Cost: $ 85.00
This small back pack is perfect to carry around. It has a magnetic closed front pocket and an unusual zipper closed outside back pocket. An inside mesh zipper pocket and a variety of slip pockets. There is a quick grab handle and adjustable straps. If you prefer a larger size Got Your Back 2.1 is a very similar pattern.
Cost: $ 85.00
Morning Blooms BOM
Our new Morning Blooms collection from Wilmington Prints was designed for a 9-month Block-of-the-month program. It's a very generous queen - 99" x 102" - and features a square-set layout of 12" nine-patch blocks - some traditional and some that create surprising effects. The center is bordered top and bottom with partial blocks. With the unique blocks, it makes a wonderful Block-of-the-Month program that will appeal to quilters of all experience levels. We have included a set of TWO queen-size pillow shams designed to coordinate with this Season's Study quilt.
Cost: $ 50.00
Our new Morning Blooms collection from Wilmington Prints was designed for a 9-month Block-of-the-month program. It's a very generous queen - 99" x 102" - and features a square-set layout of 12" nine-patch blocks - some traditional and some that create surprising effects. The center is bordered top and bottom with partial blocks. With the unique blocks, it makes a wonderful Block-of-the-Month program that will appeal to quilters of all experience levels. We have included a set of TWO queen-size pillow shams designed to coordinate with this Season's Study quilt.
Cost: $ 50.00
Sea Holly BOM
This Judy Niemeyer Paper Pieced quilt Block of the Month. Helen will guide you in your travels making S-curves and curves! She will teach you how to read and understand Judy’s way of Paper Piecing. You have a choice of making the 65” x 65” quilt or if you are adventurous, add borders to make the Queen Sized Quilt.
Cost: $ 50.00
This Judy Niemeyer Paper Pieced quilt Block of the Month. Helen will guide you in your travels making S-curves and curves! She will teach you how to read and understand Judy’s way of Paper Piecing. You have a choice of making the 65” x 65” quilt or if you are adventurous, add borders to make the Queen Sized Quilt.
Cost: $ 50.00
Machine Club Meeting
Join us for our Machine Club to learn tips and tricks. And of course please bring your show and tell!
Cost: $ FREE
Join us for our Machine Club to learn tips and tricks. And of course please bring your show and tell!
Cost: $ FREE
Guide Lessons for Basic Viking Machines
Learn how to use your new Basic Husqvarna Viking sewing machine.
Cost: $ 150.00
Learn how to use your new Basic Husqvarna Viking sewing machine.
Cost: $ 150.00
Guide Lessons for BERNINA Bernette 3/4/5/ 7/8 Series Machines
Learn how to use your BERNINA Bernette 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8 Series Machines
Cost: $ 600.00
Learn how to use your BERNINA Bernette 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8 Series Machines
Cost: $ 600.00
Guide Lessons for Computerized Viking Machines
Learn how to use Husqvarna Viking Computerized Sewing Machines.
Cost: $ 300.00
Learn how to use Husqvarna Viking Computerized Sewing Machines.
Cost: $ 300.00
Guide Lessons for Husqvarna Viking EPIC 1, EPIC 2, EPIC 3, 95Q, 980Q, Brilliance 80, & Sapphire 85
Learn how to use your new Husqvarna Viking EPIC 3, EPIC 2, EPIC, EPIC 95Q, EPIC 980Q, Brilliance 80, & Sapphire 85
Cost: $ 600.00
Learn how to use your new Husqvarna Viking EPIC 3, EPIC 2, EPIC, EPIC 95Q, EPIC 980Q, Brilliance 80, & Sapphire 85
Cost: $ 600.00
Guide Lessons for JUKI
Class #1: Basic machine operation and maintenance. Class #2: Additional features and programming for all machines in this category. Please bring your sewing machine, manual, foot control, and power cord. We will cover basic operation and maintenance only. Computerized programming or embroidery will not be covered.
Cost: $ FREE
Class #1: Basic machine operation and maintenance. Class #2: Additional features and programming for all machines in this category. Please bring your sewing machine, manual, foot control, and power cord. We will cover basic operation and maintenance only. Computerized programming or embroidery will not be covered.
Cost: $ FREE
Beginning Hand Smocking
Explore the basics of delicate geometric hand smocking used in children and adult clothing and heirloom sewing. Learn to hand smock from the master! This class is to get you started with the fundamentals.
Cost: $ 45.00
Explore the basics of delicate geometric hand smocking used in children and adult clothing and heirloom sewing. Learn to hand smock from the master! This class is to get you started with the fundamentals.
Cost: $ 45.00
Holiday Observance - Store Closed
Our store will be closed this weekend for the Memorial Day Holiday. See you on Tuesday!
Cost: $ FREE
Our store will be closed this weekend for the Memorial Day Holiday. See you on Tuesday!
Cost: $ FREE
Collage Class
These new collage quilts are all the rage! Come and learn the tricks and tips that make this complex-looking project doable by anyone who can use a pair of scissors. You won't believe how much fun you will have making this. Warning - you might not be able to stop with just one! Two session workshop.
Cost: $ 85.00
These new collage quilts are all the rage! Come and learn the tricks and tips that make this complex-looking project doable by anyone who can use a pair of scissors. You won't believe how much fun you will have making this. Warning - you might not be able to stop with just one! Two session workshop.
Cost: $ 85.00
Improv Rolling Hills
Join Carol to learn the FUN-damentals of improv landscape quilts. In just a few hours you will complete a work of art. There will be a kit available. The kit will include the fabrics needed
Cost: $ 45.00
Join Carol to learn the FUN-damentals of improv landscape quilts. In just a few hours you will complete a work of art. There will be a kit available. The kit will include the fabrics needed
Cost: $ 45.00
In the Hoop Wallet
This beginner embroidery course will familiarize sewists with how to complete a project entirely in the hoop. Participants will be able to go home with a completed project.
Cost: $ 45.00
This beginner embroidery course will familiarize sewists with how to complete a project entirely in the hoop. Participants will be able to go home with a completed project.
Cost: $ 45.00
Sassy and Sweet Zipper Pouch
In the Hoop Zipper Pouch Applique Embroidery Project. Choose from three sizes and six designs for this fun and functional project. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced embroiderer, you'll enjoy creating these beautiful pouches. The class will guide you through the entire process, from hooping your fabric to stitching out the designs and assembling the pouches. These pouches make great gifts and are perfect for organizing your sewing supplies, cosmetics, or other small items.
Cost: $ 45.00
In the Hoop Zipper Pouch Applique Embroidery Project. Choose from three sizes and six designs for this fun and functional project. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced embroiderer, you'll enjoy creating these beautiful pouches. The class will guide you through the entire process, from hooping your fabric to stitching out the designs and assembling the pouches. These pouches make great gifts and are perfect for organizing your sewing supplies, cosmetics, or other small items.
Cost: $ 45.00
Accuquilt Sew In Day
Who’s ready to conquer those accuquilt UFO’s? Join Helen and Carol for a day of sewing, creating, and possibly even starting something new (because let’s be real, who can resist?). Bring your lunch and snacks - we’re going to need fuel for our creativity.
Cost: $ 45.00
Who’s ready to conquer those accuquilt UFO’s? Join Helen and Carol for a day of sewing, creating, and possibly even starting something new (because let’s be real, who can resist?). Bring your lunch and snacks - we’re going to need fuel for our creativity.
Cost: $ 45.00
Brightly
One of the most popular quilt patterns out there right now, is one of Carol’s favorites! Join Carol in making this stunning quilt, available in various sizes. You’ll learn the tips and tricks that will make this seemingly complex pattern effortlessly achievable. Use your accuquilt Go! Qube to make this cutting go sew quick.
Cost: $ 85.00
One of the most popular quilt patterns out there right now, is one of Carol’s favorites! Join Carol in making this stunning quilt, available in various sizes. You’ll learn the tips and tricks that will make this seemingly complex pattern effortlessly achievable. Use your accuquilt Go! Qube to make this cutting go sew quick.
Cost: $ 85.00
Cat Weave
Join Amy to make this adorable mini wall hanging from your favorite fabric collection. This would make a great gift for any cat lover or convert it into a sweet pillow -- Purrfection!
Cost: $ 45.00
Join Amy to make this adorable mini wall hanging from your favorite fabric collection. This would make a great gift for any cat lover or convert it into a sweet pillow -- Purrfection!
Cost: $ 45.00
Churning 9 Patch
A Fat Quarter friendly quilt which builds on your basic piecing skills. You will make a 9 patch which is surrounded by a Churn Dash for the quilt blocks. Then you add a pieced border to the outside of the quilt.
Cost: $ 65.00
A Fat Quarter friendly quilt which builds on your basic piecing skills. You will make a 9 patch which is surrounded by a Churn Dash for the quilt blocks. Then you add a pieced border to the outside of the quilt.
Cost: $ 65.00
Crack the Code
Have you ever wanted to send a secret message? Join Amy in cracking the Morse Code and create your own secret message and build it into a quilt. Once you know the code you won’t be able to stop with just one!
Cost: $ 45.00
Have you ever wanted to send a secret message? Join Amy in cracking the Morse Code and create your own secret message and build it into a quilt. Once you know the code you won’t be able to stop with just one!
Cost: $ 45.00
Flannel Rag Quilt
This is the easiest quilt to make! Select several of our cotton flannels and we will pre-cut and pre-fringe the blocks for you. All you have do is sew the blocks together! The magic happens when you wash and dry the quilt allowing the prefringed seam allowances to bloom. Class fee includes us precutting and fringing your fabric for you.
Cost: $ 90.00
This is the easiest quilt to make! Select several of our cotton flannels and we will pre-cut and pre-fringe the blocks for you. All you have do is sew the blocks together! The magic happens when you wash and dry the quilt allowing the prefringed seam allowances to bloom. Class fee includes us precutting and fringing your fabric for you.
Cost: $ 90.00
Freedom
Display your pride in the Red, White, and Blue with this 3-yard Throw. Learn a few new tricks for stitching long strips of fabric together.
Cost: $ 45.00
Display your pride in the Red, White, and Blue with this 3-yard Throw. Learn a few new tricks for stitching long strips of fabric together.
Cost: $ 45.00
Frequency
Have you admired Bargello quilts in the past, but were afraid to try making one? Join Louese and discover the magic and drama of Bargellos! It is a lot easier and way more fun than you think.
Cost: $ 85.00
Have you admired Bargello quilts in the past, but were afraid to try making one? Join Louese and discover the magic and drama of Bargellos! It is a lot easier and way more fun than you think.
Cost: $ 85.00
Lucille
This quilt is made from one basic block design that is assembled into a 16 patch 12” block. There are no matching seams other than assembling the rows.
Cost: $ 85.00
This quilt is made from one basic block design that is assembled into a 16 patch 12” block. There are no matching seams other than assembling the rows.
Cost: $ 85.00
Patriotic Wall Hanging
Make a wall hanging in the style of the United States Flag using accuquilt Go! dies. We will use the Cut and Flip method to cut the tumbles and make bias binding using the 2 1/2” strip cutter die.
Cost: $ 85.00
Make a wall hanging in the style of the United States Flag using accuquilt Go! dies. We will use the Cut and Flip method to cut the tumbles and make bias binding using the 2 1/2” strip cutter die.
Cost: $ 85.00
Tennessee Waltz
Ever wondered how to achieve the illusion of curved piecing with only straight line stitching? How about those long pointy star legs? Do you like the look of a Flanged Binding but don’t know how to best obtain it? Come join Nancy for a Tennessee Waltz and she will cover all of those things
Cost: $ 85.00
Ever wondered how to achieve the illusion of curved piecing with only straight line stitching? How about those long pointy star legs? Do you like the look of a Flanged Binding but don’t know how to best obtain it? Come join Nancy for a Tennessee Waltz and she will cover all of those things
Cost: $ 85.00
Tuesday T-Shirt Tips
Need assistance with stabilizing your T-shirts? Use our heat press. Amy will assist you with organizing your Tees and getting them ready for sewing.
Cost: $ 25.00
Need assistance with stabilizing your T-shirts? Use our heat press. Amy will assist you with organizing your Tees and getting them ready for sewing.
Cost: $ 25.00
Watermelon
Summer is here! Watermelons are Ripe! Celebrate the summer with this fun and easy quilt. Collect your far quarters for this quick one day class.
Cost: $ 65.00
Summer is here! Watermelons are Ripe! Celebrate the summer with this fun and easy quilt. Collect your far quarters for this quick one day class.
Cost: $ 65.00
Quilted Jacket
Join Amy in exploring the Elemental Coat pattern. It is a loose fitting quilted jacket with several length options available.
Cost: $ 100.00
Join Amy in exploring the Elemental Coat pattern. It is a loose fitting quilted jacket with several length options available.
Cost: $ 100.00
AccuQuilt Retreat Weekend
Come join Carol and Helen and have some fun with your accuquilt Go! Qube and Companion Sets. Let your creative juices flow! You will have a choice of two different projects. The Jewel Box Quilt -OR- the Falling Leaves Table Runner. Don't have an Accuquilt cutter, come to the retreat and use ours to see if you like it!
Cost: $ 125.00
Come join Carol and Helen and have some fun with your accuquilt Go! Qube and Companion Sets. Let your creative juices flow! You will have a choice of two different projects. The Jewel Box Quilt -OR- the Falling Leaves Table Runner. Don't have an Accuquilt cutter, come to the retreat and use ours to see if you like it!
Cost: $ 125.00
Dog Days Retreat -- SOLD OUT
Cool off from the August heat and finish those projects by sewing with us Friday, August 1-Sunday August 3. No food will be provided, plan to bring snacks to share. Sewing begins on Friday 9am - 9pm, Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday 9am - 2pm
Cost: $ 80.00
Cool off from the August heat and finish those projects by sewing with us Friday, August 1-Sunday August 3. No food will be provided, plan to bring snacks to share. Sewing begins on Friday 9am - 9pm, Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday 9am - 2pm
Cost: $ 80.00
Finish It Friday Evenings
Join Jean and Louese for a night of fun and time to wrap up all those unfinished objects!
Cost: $ 20.00
Join Jean and Louese for a night of fun and time to wrap up all those unfinished objects!
Cost: $ 20.00
May the Fourth Be With You Retreat SOLD OUT!
Come celebrate all things Star Wars and Sewing Related by sewing our weekend together. Beginning Thursday, May 1 at 6pm-9pm, Friday, May 2 9am-9pm and Saturday, May 3rd 9am-6pm. No meals are provided but everyone is encourages to bring snacks to share!
Cost: $ 80.00
Come celebrate all things Star Wars and Sewing Related by sewing our weekend together. Beginning Thursday, May 1 at 6pm-9pm, Friday, May 2 9am-9pm and Saturday, May 3rd 9am-6pm. No meals are provided but everyone is encourages to bring snacks to share!
Cost: $ 80.00
Mystery Quilt
Join Jean for this weekend retreat to make a lovable quilt top. You need to come to the class to see which pattern Jean picked for you this year. You get to pick your complimentary colors and see how this quilt blooms when you start putting it all together. *Pattern only Available to class attendees. Provided with class fee. **Maximum Students: 14, so sign up soon to reserve your spot. 4
Cost: $ 145.00
Join Jean for this weekend retreat to make a lovable quilt top. You need to come to the class to see which pattern Jean picked for you this year. You get to pick your complimentary colors and see how this quilt blooms when you start putting it all together. *Pattern only Available to class attendees. Provided with class fee. **Maximum Students: 14, so sign up soon to reserve your spot. 4
Cost: $ 145.00
Open Sew Thursdays
It's FREE, no teachers, no instruction. Just you, your machine, and your friends. And maybe some snacks thrown in for fun.
Cost: $ FREE
It's FREE, no teachers, no instruction. Just you, your machine, and your friends. And maybe some snacks thrown in for fun.
Cost: $ FREE
Portrait I Workshop
Come join Carol for a two day workshop and learn how to make a portrait from fabrics. We will cover everything from start to finish, from what makes a good photo to use, fabric values, to end quilting and everything in between. Using various techniques, I have refined my process in creating these with ease and will share my tips and tricks. These are seriously like magic! Perfect for gifts and/or memory quilts or wall hangings. Plus they are so much fun to make!
Cost: $ 165.00
Come join Carol for a two day workshop and learn how to make a portrait from fabrics. We will cover everything from start to finish, from what makes a good photo to use, fabric values, to end quilting and everything in between. Using various techniques, I have refined my process in creating these with ease and will share my tips and tricks. These are seriously like magic! Perfect for gifts and/or memory quilts or wall hangings. Plus they are so much fun to make!
Cost: $ 165.00
Portrait II Workshop
Ready to push your portrait skills further? If you've already taken the Portrait I workshop, join Carol for Portrait II. We will dive into sophisticated prep work for challenging photos and explore the art of fabrics and color selection for your portrait. With a limited number of spots available, you'll be part of a more intimate & inspirational group. This is a full 2 day workshop.
Cost: $ 165.00
Ready to push your portrait skills further? If you've already taken the Portrait I workshop, join Carol for Portrait II. We will dive into sophisticated prep work for challenging photos and explore the art of fabrics and color selection for your portrait. With a limited number of spots available, you'll be part of a more intimate & inspirational group. This is a full 2 day workshop.
Cost: $ 165.00
English Paper Piecing
Join Suzanne to learn the art of English paper piecing by hand while making these fun little hexagons. Join them together to create a multitude of different shapes. Explore easy techniques to simplify the process.
Cost: $ 35.00
Join Suzanne to learn the art of English paper piecing by hand while making these fun little hexagons. Join them together to create a multitude of different shapes. Explore easy techniques to simplify the process.
Cost: $ 35.00
Paper Piecing Project Party
Do you have a paper piecing UFO project you need assistance in starting or completing? Helen is here to help! Bring in your project and let’s have a good time paper piecing. If you are an experienced paper piecer, come and join the fun. Helen is well versed in Quiltworx and Legit Kits paper piecing patterns. Let’s start the paper piecing party.
Cost: $ 65.00
Do you have a paper piecing UFO project you need assistance in starting or completing? Helen is here to help! Bring in your project and let’s have a good time paper piecing. If you are an experienced paper piecer, come and join the fun. Helen is well versed in Quiltworx and Legit Kits paper piecing patterns. Let’s start the paper piecing party.
Cost: $ 65.00
Seasonal Table Runner
Learn to paper piece while making this beautiful table runner. Let Helen teach you to read and understand Judy Niemeyer’s Paper Piecing techniques.
Cost: $ 85.00
Learn to paper piece while making this beautiful table runner. Let Helen teach you to read and understand Judy Niemeyer’s Paper Piecing techniques.
Cost: $ 85.00
Beginning Free Motion Quilting
Spend a day with Helen to explore basic free motion quilting techniques. You may start with a small wall hanging or fun panel for the class project. Learn the basic motions and skills needed to let your stitching flow smoothly and effortlessly. Explore multiple basic design elements in class. Soon you too will be doing amazing free motion quilting. *Must have free motion foot for sewing machine.
Cost: $ 65.00
Spend a day with Helen to explore basic free motion quilting techniques. You may start with a small wall hanging or fun panel for the class project. Learn the basic motions and skills needed to let your stitching flow smoothly and effortlessly. Explore multiple basic design elements in class. Soon you too will be doing amazing free motion quilting. *Must have free motion foot for sewing machine.
Cost: $ 65.00
Beginning Ruler Play
This class will teach you how to quilt with rulers. We will begin with the basics of ruler work and how to set up your machine and work area. Then explore the easy tricks for success. Learn how to plan your design and mark your quilt for best results. *Prerequisite: Basic Free Motion class or equivalent Required: Ruler Foot Starter Pack, Sampler Template Set 1, Crosshair Ruler from Westalee. **Need to allow special order of correct ruler foot for your machine 3 weeks prior to start of class.
Cost: $ 65.00
This class will teach you how to quilt with rulers. We will begin with the basics of ruler work and how to set up your machine and work area. Then explore the easy tricks for success. Learn how to plan your design and mark your quilt for best results. *Prerequisite: Basic Free Motion class or equivalent Required: Ruler Foot Starter Pack, Sampler Template Set 1, Crosshair Ruler from Westalee. **Need to allow special order of correct ruler foot for your machine 3 weeks prior to start of class.
Cost: $ 65.00
Beginning Walking Foot Quilting with Suzanne
Walking foot quilting is one of the easiest ways to quilt on your home sewing machine. It is faster and requires less practice than free motion quilting. We will explore a variety of patterns in class. *Requires: Walking Foot and knowledge of use on machine
Cost: $ 65.00
Walking foot quilting is one of the easiest ways to quilt on your home sewing machine. It is faster and requires less practice than free motion quilting. We will explore a variety of patterns in class. *Requires: Walking Foot and knowledge of use on machine
Cost: $ 65.00
Edge to Edge Quilting in the Hoop
Put your embroidery machine to good use. Now you can do easy edge to edge quilting in the embroidery hoop. Let Jean help you use this easy-connect quilting technique with specialty embroidery files to do your own Edge 2 Edge quilting projects! It is sew easy!
Cost: $ 65.00
Put your embroidery machine to good use. Now you can do easy edge to edge quilting in the embroidery hoop. Let Jean help you use this easy-connect quilting technique with specialty embroidery files to do your own Edge 2 Edge quilting projects! It is sew easy!
Cost: $ 65.00