CLASS REGISTRATION

  • Call 413.584.FABS (3227)
  • Stop by the shop,
  • Full payment should accompany your registration. If cancellation notice is received more than 7 days prior to the first day of class, a refund will be given. We will give you a supply list & prep details upon registration (or as soon as it is available!). If you haven’t gotten the information in a timely fashion, please call us. To see the monthly class calendar, go to our Calendar page!
  • Make your quilting playful and fun! Stretch and expand your comfort zone! Live in color!

Download our schedule in PDF format for easy printing. Class Schedule.

BSS (Basic Sewing Supplies): Bring “BSS” to all classes unless you are told otherwise. Please make sure you have: sewing machine, thread, extra bobbins, machine & hand needles, pins, scissors/rotary cutter, cutting mat, seam ripper, cutting ruler, marking pens/pencils, and any items on the supply list. You may purchase any of this ahead of time at the shop. If you have questions, CALL US!
-Pre-wash and press all fabrics, unless otherwise instructed.
-Know how to operate your sewing machine (put in a new needle for each new project); bring the manual if necessary.

10% OFF ALL SUPPLIES purchased for class!

We always offer OPEN STUDIO time, if there is no class and the work room is available. Please call ahead if you want to use the space.

SUMMER 2008 Classes at a Glance . . .
ON-GOING every month:
Batik Block of the Month (BBOM) - registration closed
Civil War Block of the Month - registration closed
JOURNALING CLUB - registration closed
Contemporary Block of the Month (CBOM) - registration closed

ALSO....
JUNE
MESSENGER BAG
QUILT TOP SERIES: Complex Design From Simple Construction #8
DIANNE HIRE DAY!
Learn MACHINE QUILTING - on your own machine!

JULY
ALL DAY Happy Hour!
BEGINNING Quilt Top: EARTH DAY
BERNINA MACHINE MASTERY CLASSES
BERNINA EMBROIDERY MASTERY CLASS
BERNINA SERGER MASTERY CLASS

AUGUST
STRIP FEST: Pick a Valley Fabric Strip Pattern

beginning of SEPTEMBER
NEW! Asian Block of the Month
FINISHING/REFRESHING/SETTING a Quilt Top

JUNE CLASSES

MESSENGER BAG
Linda Warren
Tue Jun 3 & 10, 6-8+pm
$45
This fun and functional messenger-style bag is surprisingly easy to make. Choose fabulous fabrics and you’ll come away with a fabulous bag! Be the envy of all your friends. Basic Pattern included with class.

BATIK Block of the Month (BBOM #10)
Linda Warren + VF Staff
Wed 6pm, or Sat 9am
Jun 4 or 7
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

QUILT TOP SERIES: Complex Design From Simple Construction #8
Linda Warren
Sat Jun 7, 10am-4pm
$55
Learn Linda’s secret for creating complex illusions using simple block construction. Linda will share her flair for block design by guiding you through the completion of a quilt top. This is an original pattern! Here’s a great chance to learn a new design and come close to finishing a quilt top in a day.

CIVIL WAR Block of the Month
Marsha Molloy
Thur Jun 12, 6pm
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

DIANNE HIRE DAY!
Marsha Molly
Sat Jun 14, 10:00-2pm
$45
Learn a handful of free form piecing techniques taken from Dianne Hire’s book Quilter’s Playtime. Marsha will guide you through an excellent day of playful piecing and experimentation!

JOURNALING CLUB 2008!
Marsha Molloy
Fri Jun 20, 6-7:30pm
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

CONTEMPORARY BLOCK OF THE MONTH - (CBOM #6)
Francesca
Thu Jun 26 at 6 or Sat Jun 28 at 9
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

Learn MACHINE QUILTING - on your own machine!
Marsha Molloy
Sat Jun 28, 10-3pm
$45
Back by popular demand! Marsha will guide you through machine quilting techniques including continuous line patterns, stitch in the ditch, and stippling. The freezer paper queen will show you how to employ freezer paper as a tool for marking and following patterns. This is a fantastic one day class that will leave you inspired for much longer!

JULY CLASSES

BATIK Block of the Month (BBOM #11)
Linda Warren + VF Staff
Wed Jul 2, or Sat Jul 12
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

CIVIL WAR Block of the Month
Marsha Molloy
Thur Jul 10 6pm
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

ALL DAY Happy Hour!
Linda Warren
Sat Jul 12, 10:30-4pm
$35
Sew a playful, EASY quilt top using the fun Happy Hour Pattern. Put together a pile of Fat Quarters and turn out a great, colorful top in a day. Linda will help you through any rough spots to make sure you enjoy the project and get a lot done! A great project for that belated graduation present, wedding gift or (heaven forbid) your own bed!

BEGINNING Quilt Top: EARTH DAY
Linda Warren
Mon eves Jul 14, 21, 28 6-8:30pm
$60
Using our very own EARTH DAY quilt pattern, Linda will walk you through all the steps of making your first (or refresher) quilt top. You’ll get lots of tips and technique with which you can continue making quilt pieces long after you finish our class! Great for beginners or anyone needing to brush up on basic piecing techniques.

BERNINA MACHINE MASTERY CLASSES
Joyce Schaubert
SESSION I: ALL MACHINES (Bernettes, Activas, Auroras, Artistas)
Tue Jul 15, 2-5pm OR 6-9pm
SESSION II: Activas, Auroras, Artistas
Tue Jul 21, 2-5pm OR 6-9pm
SESSION III: Auroras, Artistas
Tue Jul 28, 2-5pm OR 6-9pm
SESSION IV: Artistas
TBA
FREE If you bought your Bernina at Valley Fabrics
$35/session
In Bernina Mastery Class you will learn not only how to operate your Bernina sewing machine, but also about all the creative opportunity it affords! You will learn to use various Bernina accessories, as well as basic and decorative stitches, machine maintenance and more! Learn how to use your Bernina in all its splendor!
PLEASE BRING TO CLASS YOUR MASTERY GUIDE BOOK.

JOURNALING CLUB 2008!
Marsha Molloy
Fri Jul 18, 6-7:30pm
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

BERNINA EMBROIDERY MASTERY CLASS
Joyce Schaubert
ALL EMBROIDERY-CAPABLE MACHINES
Sat Jul 19, 10-1pm
FREE If you bought your Bernina at Valley Fabrics
$35
In Bernina Embroidery Mastery Class you will learn to navigate your way around your embroidery machine! Prepare for being wowed in color!
PLEASE BRING TO CLASS YOUR MASTERY GUIDE BOOK.

CONTEMPORARY BLOCK OF THE MONTH - (CBOM #7)
Francesca
Thu Jul 31at 6pm or Sat Jul 26 at 9am
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

BERNINA SERGER MASTERY CLASS
Jackie Lawton
ALL SERGERS
Thu Jul 31, 2-5pm
FREE If you bought your Bernina at Valley Fabrics
$35
In Bernina Mastery Class you will learn the basics of threading and operating your new serger. Look at what a serger can do!
PLEASE BRING TO CLASS YOUR MASTERY GUIDE BOOK.

AUGUST CLASSES

BATIK Block of the Month (BBOM #12)
Linda Warren + VF Staff
Wed Aug 6, or Sat Aug 2
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

STRIP FEST: Pick a Valley Fabric Strip Pattern

Linda Warren
Sat Aug 2, 10:30-3:30pm+
$35
Pick from one of our $3. Strip Patterns, and with Linda's guidance strip piece a quilt top in a day. Learn how to turn a lot of strips into a gorgeous, playful quilt top. Pick from our pre-cut Strip Kits, and really make your life easier! Either way, create a simple and contemporary quilt top and get the skinny on how versatile strip sets can be.

CIVIL WAR Block of the Month
Marsha Molloy
Thur Aug 14, 6pm
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

JOURNALING CLUB 2008!
Marsha Molloy
Fri Aug 15, 6-7:30pm
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

CONTEMPORARY BLOCK OFTHE MONTH - (CBOM #7)
Francesca
Thu Aug 28 at 6pm or Sat Aug 23 at 9am
REGISTRATION CLOSED!

 

beginning of SEPTEMBER CLASSES

NEW! Asian Block of the Month

Linda Warren + VF STAFF
Wed Sep 3, 6pm OR Sat Sep 6, 9am
Our ASIAN Block of the Month will combine 12 traditional block patterns -- one each month, with Asian fabrics. This lecture-style class is for all levels of quilters who may need inspiration or something new to add to their repertoire. You are required to attend the block demo and show + tell each month (the first Wednesday or Saturday - unless holiday or special event - of each month). Each month you will receive instructions for the block. Details will be in the FALL CLASS SCHEDULE coming out in August.

FINISHING/REFRESHING/SETTING a Quilt Top
Linda Warren
Sat Sep 6, 10:30-3:30pm+
$35
Here's your chance to finish the quilt top you started in any one of Linda's classes! She'll be available to refresh your memory on pattern and technique and give you guidance if you are stuck. If you've taken one of our Block of the Month classes this is a great opportunity to set your blocks. Take advantage of this work day, and socialize while you do!!