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Specialty Classes at Ivy Place

Tuition is the cost of the class only and does not include any supplies unless stated. Students receive a discount on supplies the day of class.

Updated 7/20/2011

830 Sampler Tote Bag

Explore the features of the Bernina 830 while making this sampler tote. Features like directional sewing, word art, endless embroidery, and the Bernina stitch regulator will all be explored.

Tuition: $55 includes kit

Thursday, September 15, 22; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Beginning Quilting

Tips and techniques to quilting with your home machine.

Tuition: $25

Monday, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24; 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Monday, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24; 6 – 8 p.m.

Beginning Sewing

Where to start and how to get there. Learn the basics of how to read and layout a pattern. Basic sewing techniques, tricks and tips and more.

Tuition: $30

Saturday, August 6, 13, 20; 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dresden Bloom

Strip club pattern designed for 2 1/2” strips. Learn the traditional piecing.

Tuition: $30

Monday, November 7, 14, 21; 6 – 9 p.m.

Dresden Turkey

A fun appliqué project using your decorative stitches while making this adorable Dresden Turkey Mat.

Tuition: $20

Saturday, August 13, 20; 2 – 5 p.m.

EmbroiderABlock Program by Hoopsisters

These Monthly classes are quilts created entirely in the hoop on your embroidery machine. The class will include all embroidery designs in all formats on USB stick, as well as instructions to complete these beautiful and unique quilts.

  • Crazy Compass

    Tuition: $125 includes designs / USB stick

    Monday, August 22, September 26, October 24; 6 – 9 p.m.

  • Goose Tracks

    Tuition: $125 includes designs / USB stick

    Thursday, Octebr 20, November 17, December 15; 6 – 9 p.m.

Garden Party Quilt

Learn to machine appliqué using the embroidery machine. Several methods will be taught, including the new "Cutwork Tool" method.

Tuition: $40

Tuesday, September 6, 20, October 4, 18, November 1, 15, 29; 5 – 9 p.m.

Hexagon Rag Quilt

Easy piecing techniques, perfect cuts with die cutter techniques.

Tuition: $30

Tuesday, August 9, 16; 6 – 9 p.m.

Lace Table Runner

Completely created on your embroidery machine. A family heirloom to treasure.

Tuition: $60 includes Design CD

Wednesday, October 5, 12, 19, 26; 2 – 5 p.m.

Mondo Bag

Make it Mondo! Come join us for an easy, fun class making an absolutely mondo "huge" bag by Quiltsmart. Great for toting quilts, towels and swimsuits, as a diaper bag, or for holding everything else you want.

Tuition: $20

Saturday, October 8, 15; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Paula Reid

  • Fluff & Stuff

    Is that stack of quilt tops getting higher and higher? Have you always wanted to take your machine quilting skills beyond the "ditch"? Do you want to learn free motion quilting? Learn all this and more on a conventional sewing machine.

    Tuition: $85

    Tuesday & Wednesday, October 18 & 19; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • Positive / Negative

    Adding color to Trapunto by machine

    Tuition: $60

    Friday, October 21; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • Borders & Bindings

    Tuition: $60

    Thursday, October 20; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pop Up Pillow

Create this dimensionally delightful pillow. Made easy with die cuts.

Tuition: $15

Friday, November 12; 1 – 5 p.m.

Puzzle Quilt

A variation on the Card Trick Block, this quilt isn’t the traditional square shape.

Tuition: $20

Monday, August 1, 8; 6 – 9 p.m.

Quilted Tote

Make this fun quilted tote bag out of charm packs. Has big inside pockets. Use your imagination to make it one of a kind.

Tuition: $20

Monday, September 12, 19; 6 – 9 p.m.

Rag Bag

An adorable "Rag" Quilt type bag that is colorful with lots of personality. Great for beginning sewers. Learn how to use die cutters and simple quilting functions.

Tuition: $15

Tuesday, September 13; 6 – 9 p.m.

Serger Techniques

Take your serging to the next level. Working with specialty threads to create unique finishes and more.

Tuition: $40

Thursday, August 11, 18, 25, September 1; 6 – 9 p.m.

Software Sampler

Learn new software techniques while enjoying the friendship of fellow software owners. What turns good embroidery into great embroidery? Whether it’s a special technique or a project that is irresistable, every month will be a must-attend!

Thursday, August 11; 6 – 9 p.m.

Thursday, September 8; 6 – 9 p.m.

Thursday, October 13; 6 – 9 p.m.

Thursday, November 10; 6 – 9 p.m.

Thursday, December 8; 6 – 9 p.m.

Wildflower Quilt

Combine Embroidery with simple piecing techniques.

Tuition: $65 includes Design CD

Thursday, September 15, 22, 29; 6 – 9 p.m.

Witches Night Out

Come have a haunting good time at Witches Night Out. Your favorite Ghoulies will be teaching seasonal classes. Treats and cackling for one and all!

Tuition: $10 plus supplies

Includes Dinner and treats

Saturday, October 8; 6 p.m. – ????