Classes
With every machine purchase at 
classes are offered so that you can “master” all that your machine can do for you. We feel that the more you know about your machine, the more you will enjoy your sewing experience. Our students are invited to attend My BERNINA Classes as often as they like. We understand that “reinforcement” leads to true mastery.
Our team includes talented teachers who offer classes such as beginning sewing, quilting, home decoration, crafting, garment construction, and heirloom sewing. Many of our customers have discovered that classes provide the opportunity to learn new techniques, sew without interruption, and build friendships with a diverse group of people bound together by their love of sewing. We hope you will join in on the fun!
CANCELLATION Policy on fee based classes: To receive a refund on a class you have paid for, you must notify us at least 24 hours in advance of the first session. The teacher may decide whether or not to allow a transfer to another class they are teaching. No refunds or transfers if you are a no-show to the class.
If your class is an all day class, please feel free to bring a lunch and store it in our refrigerator. Going out to eat can be fun, but takes away from your class time.
Please print the Mastery/My BERNINA Pages to bring to your class - click on the following links:
Workbooks for the 990:
- Sewing - Click HERE for PDF Workbook on Sewing on the 990
- Quilting - Click HERE for PDF Workbook on Quilting on the 990
- Embroidery - Click HERE for PDF Workbook on Embroidering on the 990
My BERNINA Class Workbooks are what we use in class. Feel free to download your copy.
My BERNINA Class 1 and 2 (for 8 series, 7 series including new 790 PRO, Next Gen 5 series, 4 series) Click HERE for PDF Workbook
My BERNINA Class Mastery for 3 series and 215. Click HERE for PDF Workbook
My BERNINA Serger Class 1: Basic Serger Use - Click HERE for PDF workbook
My BERINA Serger Class 2: Serging Ahead - Click HERE for PDF workbook
My BERNINA Overlocker L860 and L890 (Part 1) Click HERE for PDF workbook
My BERNINA Overlocker L8890 Part 2 - Click HERE for PDF workbook
My BERNINA Embroidery Class: All Current BERNINA (880 Plus, NEW 790 PRO, 790 Plus, 770QEE, 700, 590E, 570QEE, Next Gen 535, and 500) Embroidery machines - Click HERE
for PDF workbook
My BERNINA - BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 - Designer Plus Workbook - Click HERE for PDF workbook
My BERNINA - BERNINA v.9 Creator Software - Click HERE for PDF workbook
My BERNINA Software 8 Getting Started Videos - Click HERE for PDF Sheet with Links
Master BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 Video Lessons - Basics of Editing - Click HERE for PDF Sheet with Links
Advanced Paper Piecing - Crimson Poppy
The Crimson Poppy is one of Judy Niemeyer’s newest patterns that can be made with so many different color combinations, and all are so beautiful. This pattern uses a curve piecing technique that expands on the traditional foundation paper piecing approach to complete some of the units.
Cost: $ 130.00
The Crimson Poppy is one of Judy Niemeyer’s newest patterns that can be made with so many different color combinations, and all are so beautiful. This pattern uses a curve piecing technique that expands on the traditional foundation paper piecing approach to complete some of the units.
Cost: $ 130.00
Bardot Bucket Hat
Buckle up buttercup! It’s time to cover your beautiful chapeau with the Bardot Bucket Hat by Sew Hungry Hippie. The hat comes in 3 sizes with pattern pieces for a small, medium and a glamorous large brim. Use this for your last beach trip of the summer, grabbing your garden harvest or preparing for cold weather with a cozy lined hat.
Cost: $ 45.00
Buckle up buttercup! It’s time to cover your beautiful chapeau with the Bardot Bucket Hat by Sew Hungry Hippie. The hat comes in 3 sizes with pattern pieces for a small, medium and a glamorous large brim. Use this for your last beach trip of the summer, grabbing your garden harvest or preparing for cold weather with a cozy lined hat.
Cost: $ 45.00
Beginner Rope Bowl
Want to learn how to make your own decorative rope bowl? This beginners rope class will teach you the basics to get you started. You will learn how to coil your base, measure the rope, determine the width of your bowl, and how to angle your hands to make the sides. We will talk about strategies to add decorative features, tension on the feeding rope, and how to finish the bowl. This class is designed to give you the basic techniques so that you can become addicted to it as I have!
Cost: $ 40.00
Want to learn how to make your own decorative rope bowl? This beginners rope class will teach you the basics to get you started. You will learn how to coil your base, measure the rope, determine the width of your bowl, and how to angle your hands to make the sides. We will talk about strategies to add decorative features, tension on the feeding rope, and how to finish the bowl. This class is designed to give you the basic techniques so that you can become addicted to it as I have!
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginners Paper Piecing
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of ?Paper Piecing? to make quilts that are full of sharp points and stars, plus flying geese and circles that are the favorites at quilt shows? Students will be taught how to overcome the challenges of paper piecing. This 4-hour class is designed for a beginner to learn the basics of paper piecing. The patterns for this class are the ?New York Beauty? and a ?Flying Geese? done on a curve. The sample patterns and fabric material is supplied. Just bring your sewing machine and a few basic supplies
Cost: $ 55.00
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of ?Paper Piecing? to make quilts that are full of sharp points and stars, plus flying geese and circles that are the favorites at quilt shows? Students will be taught how to overcome the challenges of paper piecing. This 4-hour class is designed for a beginner to learn the basics of paper piecing. The patterns for this class are the ?New York Beauty? and a ?Flying Geese? done on a curve. The sample patterns and fabric material is supplied. Just bring your sewing machine and a few basic supplies
Cost: $ 55.00
Bernina Q24 Longarm Rental Certification
Class is a prerequisite before renting Q24 long arm.
Cost: $ 125.00
Class is a prerequisite before renting Q24 long arm.
Cost: $ 125.00
Bread Basket - Rope Bowl Class
Now that you have made some bowls, let’s make a bread basket! Making this bowl will use your basic skills but add some loops for the napkin. You can be creative with the ending of your basket and interchanging the napkins for various looks. These will make great gifts. Come and enjoy the fun!
Cost: $ 40.00
Now that you have made some bowls, let’s make a bread basket! Making this bowl will use your basic skills but add some loops for the napkin. You can be creative with the ending of your basket and interchanging the napkins for various looks. These will make great gifts. Come and enjoy the fun!
Cost: $ 40.00
Button Up Buttercup
Button up Buttercup!! Featuring Helen’s Closet Gilbert Top Fresh like the spring - a new button up shirt for your wardrobe! Choose your own fabric from a Hawaiian print cotton, a favorite quilting cotton or another favorite woven - you are limited only by your imagination. We will be using Helen’s Closet Gilbert Top pattern. The pattern has several sizes to choose from. Use your measurements, not your existing shirt size to choose your size. For instance, you may be a store size 12, but your Helen’s Closet size may be a 16.
Cost: $ 60.00
Button up Buttercup!! Featuring Helen’s Closet Gilbert Top Fresh like the spring - a new button up shirt for your wardrobe! Choose your own fabric from a Hawaiian print cotton, a favorite quilting cotton or another favorite woven - you are limited only by your imagination. We will be using Helen’s Closet Gilbert Top pattern. The pattern has several sizes to choose from. Use your measurements, not your existing shirt size to choose your size. For instance, you may be a store size 12, but your Helen’s Closet size may be a 16.
Cost: $ 60.00
Easy Peazzzy PJ Pants!
Easy breezy pajama pants! This will be a series of 3 classes. The pattern is provided in sizes adult XS to adult XXL. The pants are very roomy with pockets that have room for lots of snacks!
Cost: $ 60.00
Easy breezy pajama pants! This will be a series of 3 classes. The pattern is provided in sizes adult XS to adult XXL. The pants are very roomy with pockets that have room for lots of snacks!
Cost: $ 60.00
Fishy Tales
Let's swim with some fun little fish! In class we will learn perfect machine applique techniques using unique threads. We will be working on one fish in class as time allows. Have fun using bright fun Kaffe, Tula or other fabrics, black and white for a different border around each fish, with some 3-D embellishments of Yo-Yo's. Learn lots of techniques from Susan during this really fun class.
Cost: $ 55.00
Let's swim with some fun little fish! In class we will learn perfect machine applique techniques using unique threads. We will be working on one fish in class as time allows. Have fun using bright fun Kaffe, Tula or other fabrics, black and white for a different border around each fish, with some 3-D embellishments of Yo-Yo's. Learn lots of techniques from Susan during this really fun class.
Cost: $ 55.00
Introduction to Fabric Collage
Join us to explore the exciting world of raw edged fusible. No sewing necessary!
Cost: $ 75.00
Join us to explore the exciting world of raw edged fusible. No sewing necessary!
Cost: $ 75.00
Introduction to Sewing
Come along and learn to sew! Learn basic sewing skills, how your sewing machine works (You can rent a machine from the store if you need to), and how to make various items, quarter-inch seams, and some different kinds of stitches as well. We will sew a tissue holder in this class.
Cost: $ 35.00
Come along and learn to sew! Learn basic sewing skills, how your sewing machine works (You can rent a machine from the store if you need to), and how to make various items, quarter-inch seams, and some different kinds of stitches as well. We will sew a tissue holder in this class.
Cost: $ 35.00
Introduction to Thread Painting - BlueBird
Have you wanted to try thread painting? Come try thread painting making a beautiful blue bird with Rachael! In this class you will learn basic thread painting techniques on a stationary machine by stitching a bluebird! We will cover transferring an image onto fabric, thread stitching, stitching a realistic eye, basting, and blending colors.
Cost: $ 50.00
Have you wanted to try thread painting? Come try thread painting making a beautiful blue bird with Rachael! In this class you will learn basic thread painting techniques on a stationary machine by stitching a bluebird! We will cover transferring an image onto fabric, thread stitching, stitching a realistic eye, basting, and blending colors.
Cost: $ 50.00
Learning to Sew Class 2 - Making a pillowcase
In this class, we will be learning how to make a Burrito-style pillowcase with a French seam. This style of pillowcase is incredibly easy once you know how to do it! Pillowcase kits may be purchased at the store.
Cost: $ 35.00
In this class, we will be learning how to make a Burrito-style pillowcase with a French seam. This style of pillowcase is incredibly easy once you know how to do it! Pillowcase kits may be purchased at the store.
Cost: $ 35.00
Learning to Sew Class 3 Making a Tea Towel Apron
In this session of the class, we will learn how to make a Tea Towel Apron. The Apron is super easy, and very fun too!
Cost: $ 35.00
In this session of the class, we will learn how to make a Tea Towel Apron. The Apron is super easy, and very fun too!
Cost: $ 35.00
Learning to Sew Class 4 Making a Humbug Bag
In the last session of Learning to Sew, we will learn how to make a Humbug bag! It comes in three awesome sizes! These are cool little gifts for family and friends and are very easy to make! You will also learn to put in a zipper!
Cost: $ 35.00
In the last session of Learning to Sew, we will learn how to make a Humbug bag! It comes in three awesome sizes! These are cool little gifts for family and friends and are very easy to make! You will also learn to put in a zipper!
Cost: $ 35.00
Machine Quilting and More
This class will give you all the basics for machine quilting! There will be information on threads, batting, threads and more for good results on all your quilts. We will be making small placemat size quilt samples using many stitches. Many ideas will be covered to make your quilts very special. Some of the stitches Susan uses are quilt doodles, fill stitches & some are border motifs. We will also be using script as well. If you want to make a tote bag purse from your sandwich there is a pattern available for purchase. It will be a fun day of creative stitching! Join Susan for a fun day of quilting!!!
Cost: $ 55.00
This class will give you all the basics for machine quilting! There will be information on threads, batting, threads and more for good results on all your quilts. We will be making small placemat size quilt samples using many stitches. Many ideas will be covered to make your quilts very special. Some of the stitches Susan uses are quilt doodles, fill stitches & some are border motifs. We will also be using script as well. If you want to make a tote bag purse from your sandwich there is a pattern available for purchase. It will be a fun day of creative stitching! Join Susan for a fun day of quilting!!!
Cost: $ 55.00
Making Faces
This class is fun on so many levels! It was inspired from Melissa Averinos new book, “Making Faces in Fabric”. If you have taken Susan’s Machine Quilting Classes this is a great addition to improve those skills. We will first create a simple (funny) face in the morning using fabric collage techniques (and NO you do not have to be a portrait artist!) using unique fabrics, then in the afternoon we will machine quilt all the details such as eyelashes, cheeks, hair, etc. It is easy to create a face if you don’t have to make it look like anyone special. Just play and have fun with it!!! These could be made into placemats, small wall hangings, tote bags, pillows and more! This will be a no stress day of playing with fabric and threads!
Cost: $ 55.00
This class is fun on so many levels! It was inspired from Melissa Averinos new book, “Making Faces in Fabric”. If you have taken Susan’s Machine Quilting Classes this is a great addition to improve those skills. We will first create a simple (funny) face in the morning using fabric collage techniques (and NO you do not have to be a portrait artist!) using unique fabrics, then in the afternoon we will machine quilt all the details such as eyelashes, cheeks, hair, etc. It is easy to create a face if you don’t have to make it look like anyone special. Just play and have fun with it!!! These could be made into placemats, small wall hangings, tote bags, pillows and more! This will be a no stress day of playing with fabric and threads!
Cost: $ 55.00
My BERNINA Embroidery Class - Embroidery Machine Basics
Learn the ins and outs of your BERNINA embroidery machine (current models 880, 790, 770QEE, 700, 590, Next Gen 570, Next Gen 535, 500) . From the basics of hooping to customizing designs and Endless Embroidery, you'll discover all you need to get the most from your embroidery system. Topics covered: stabilizers, needle and thread; hooping; templates/placement; file formats; tension; accessing designs; stitching a design; customizing designs; combining designs; lettering; stitch density; saving & deleting designs; free arm embroidery; multi-hooping; mega hoop; jumbo hoop; endless embroidery. $10 Supply Fee - Print and bring class workbook found on this website under the classes tab. Please bring your manual to all classes. Bernina software owners are welcome to bring their laptops to use in class (software must be installed prior to class). Saturday 10 to 4
Cost: $ 10.00
Learn the ins and outs of your BERNINA embroidery machine (current models 880, 790, 770QEE, 700, 590, Next Gen 570, Next Gen 535, 500) . From the basics of hooping to customizing designs and Endless Embroidery, you'll discover all you need to get the most from your embroidery system. Topics covered: stabilizers, needle and thread; hooping; templates/placement; file formats; tension; accessing designs; stitching a design; customizing designs; combining designs; lettering; stitch density; saving & deleting designs; free arm embroidery; multi-hooping; mega hoop; jumbo hoop; endless embroidery. $10 Supply Fee - Print and bring class workbook found on this website under the classes tab. Please bring your manual to all classes. Bernina software owners are welcome to bring their laptops to use in class (software must be installed prior to class). Saturday 10 to 4
Cost: $ 10.00
My BERNINA Sewing Class 1 and Class 2
My BERNINA Class 1 and 2 - Basic Operation for 880 Plus, 790 Plus, 770QE, 740, 590, 570QE, 535, 480, 475QE, 435 Machine overview, presser feet, tension, needles, thread, care and cleaning of machine and sew much more. In this course you will learn to master your BERNINA Sewing machine. Learn to care for your machine, and how to use specialty functions to customize your machine?s settings to your needs. You?ll learn to use the most important utility stitches on your machine, such as straight stitches, overlock stitches, long stitches, blind hem, and buttonholes. In addition, you?ll learn about the many creative options of your machine, including decorative stitches, combi mode, free-motion stitching and more. We will work step by step through hands-on activities from the My BERNINA Sewing Mastery Workbook.
Cost: $ 2.00
My BERNINA Class 1 and 2 - Basic Operation for 880 Plus, 790 Plus, 770QE, 740, 590, 570QE, 535, 480, 475QE, 435 Machine overview, presser feet, tension, needles, thread, care and cleaning of machine and sew much more. In this course you will learn to master your BERNINA Sewing machine. Learn to care for your machine, and how to use specialty functions to customize your machine?s settings to your needs. You?ll learn to use the most important utility stitches on your machine, such as straight stitches, overlock stitches, long stitches, blind hem, and buttonholes. In addition, you?ll learn about the many creative options of your machine, including decorative stitches, combi mode, free-motion stitching and more. We will work step by step through hands-on activities from the My BERNINA Sewing Mastery Workbook.
Cost: $ 2.00
Open Sew Days
Need space to spread out? Want to sew with friends? Come to Sew Much Fun! on our scheduled Open Sew Days to catch up on your projects, start new projects, catch up with old friends and make new friends! There is no cost, but you need to register due to space limitations.
Cost: $ FREE
Need space to spread out? Want to sew with friends? Come to Sew Much Fun! on our scheduled Open Sew Days to catch up on your projects, start new projects, catch up with old friends and make new friends! There is no cost, but you need to register due to space limitations.
Cost: $ FREE
Paradise BOM
The Paradise BOM uses 12 specially chosen fabrics that represent the colors of the tropics Traditional piecing techniques are used in making this 108 square quilt with the option of a queen finish at 98" X 106" This twelve month program offers a variety of block and fabric combinations The Paradise quilt uses 18.25 yards of Tonga Batiks.
Cost: $ 35.00
The Paradise BOM uses 12 specially chosen fabrics that represent the colors of the tropics Traditional piecing techniques are used in making this 108 square quilt with the option of a queen finish at 98" X 106" This twelve month program offers a variety of block and fabric combinations The Paradise quilt uses 18.25 yards of Tonga Batiks.
Cost: $ 35.00
Quilt Beginnings
This beginning quilting class will explore many piecing techniques. You will learn from ground zero how to cut, sew & press each block. We will also talk about products & how they affect the finished quilt. So use the good stuff! Good thread, good fabric, good tools, good skills make for a beautiful finish! Each block will build to create a wall hanging or baby quilt or small lap quilt when finished. You will have a quilt top at the end of class using 3 different piecing techniques and machine applique techniques. Most of all we are going to have fun quilting and making new friends! ? This quilt will be a small wall hanging or baby size when finished. If you wanted to make several baby quilts from each pattern you could. ? Class #1: Four-Patch ? Class #2: Log Cabin ? Class #3: Triangles/Pinwheel ? Class #4: Machine Applique
Cost: $ 120.00
This beginning quilting class will explore many piecing techniques. You will learn from ground zero how to cut, sew & press each block. We will also talk about products & how they affect the finished quilt. So use the good stuff! Good thread, good fabric, good tools, good skills make for a beautiful finish! Each block will build to create a wall hanging or baby quilt or small lap quilt when finished. You will have a quilt top at the end of class using 3 different piecing techniques and machine applique techniques. Most of all we are going to have fun quilting and making new friends! ? This quilt will be a small wall hanging or baby size when finished. If you wanted to make several baby quilts from each pattern you could. ? Class #1: Four-Patch ? Class #2: Log Cabin ? Class #3: Triangles/Pinwheel ? Class #4: Machine Applique
Cost: $ 120.00
Sew Much Fun! Kids
Come learn basic sewing terminology, to use a sewing machine, to sew basic seams & construct simple projects to take home! Projects include a tissue holder, pillowcase, cinch bag, and small zipper bag to name a few. Intended for children 8 years & older. Class is 2 hours Tuesdays 4pm to 6pm and Thursdays 5pm-7pm.
Cost: $ 35.00
Come learn basic sewing terminology, to use a sewing machine, to sew basic seams & construct simple projects to take home! Projects include a tissue holder, pillowcase, cinch bag, and small zipper bag to name a few. Intended for children 8 years & older. Class is 2 hours Tuesdays 4pm to 6pm and Thursdays 5pm-7pm.
Cost: $ 35.00
Stack and Whack
…Or Kaleidoscope or One-Block Wonder Quilts Whether you are looking for a way to create a dazzling quilt in a few days or whether you are simply a quilter who loves to play with fabric, you will love making [these] quilts.
Cost: $ 105.00
…Or Kaleidoscope or One-Block Wonder Quilts Whether you are looking for a way to create a dazzling quilt in a few days or whether you are simply a quilter who loves to play with fabric, you will love making [these] quilts.
Cost: $ 105.00
T-Shirt Quilt
Do you a want to learn how to turn that pile of T-shirts you no longer wear into a loving keepsake? Or maybe you want to make a special gift for someone. We can teach you how! Learn the magical process of turning raw t-shirts into a display of memories. In this hands-on sewing class, you'll start with 12 t-shirts for a twin size or 16 t-shirts for a queen size and be guided through creation of a simple finished quilt top. You will learn how to lay out and start one quilt using the T-shirt Quilts Made Easy book, cut apart t-shirts, iron on stabilizer, precisely cut the t-shirts for quilt placement, cut the blocks apart for a creative design and sew the blocks together with borders (optional).
Cost: $ 50.00
Do you a want to learn how to turn that pile of T-shirts you no longer wear into a loving keepsake? Or maybe you want to make a special gift for someone. We can teach you how! Learn the magical process of turning raw t-shirts into a display of memories. In this hands-on sewing class, you'll start with 12 t-shirts for a twin size or 16 t-shirts for a queen size and be guided through creation of a simple finished quilt top. You will learn how to lay out and start one quilt using the T-shirt Quilts Made Easy book, cut apart t-shirts, iron on stabilizer, precisely cut the t-shirts for quilt placement, cut the blocks apart for a creative design and sew the blocks together with borders (optional).
Cost: $ 50.00
Table Runner - First Paper Piecing Project
You just learned how to paper piece and want to try out your new skill? Or learned to paper pieced a few years ago but never got around to making anything with it? This class is just right for you! You will be helped to make something you can be proud of with paper piecing. It will consist of (4) sessions and a pre-class. The pre class session will help you in picking out your fabrics and getting organized the Judy Niemeyer way. The first full sew session will begin with an explanation of cutting the pattern out correctly and then starting to do the paper piecing. Those that need help with paper piecing, like the flying geese, etc. will receive help from the instructor in getting started. This class is not for total beginners to paper piecing. You must have a working knowledge of paper piecing or have taken the beginners class taught by Carl. The later sewing sessions will include: putting the sections together; how make perfect centers when putting the sections together; quilting tips; and doing an inside miter corner on the binding.
Cost: $ 115.00
You just learned how to paper piece and want to try out your new skill? Or learned to paper pieced a few years ago but never got around to making anything with it? This class is just right for you! You will be helped to make something you can be proud of with paper piecing. It will consist of (4) sessions and a pre-class. The pre class session will help you in picking out your fabrics and getting organized the Judy Niemeyer way. The first full sew session will begin with an explanation of cutting the pattern out correctly and then starting to do the paper piecing. Those that need help with paper piecing, like the flying geese, etc. will receive help from the instructor in getting started. This class is not for total beginners to paper piecing. You must have a working knowledge of paper piecing or have taken the beginners class taught by Carl. The later sewing sessions will include: putting the sections together; how make perfect centers when putting the sections together; quilting tips; and doing an inside miter corner on the binding.
Cost: $ 115.00