CLASSES
Welcome to The Village Quilt Shoppe; our classes are designed to ensure a fun, relaxing, and educational atmosphere.
Come prepared to learn, sew and have fun! For a complete description and link to the project photo & video, click on the class within the calendar below.
See our Class Policies
Gravity - BOM - Saturday Class
Take a trip through the galaxy! This Block of the Month design features 9 unique blocks all created with the JayBird Quilts Super Sidekick and Hex N More Rulers. There are no pesky Y seams! Each month you'll create two blocks from the same design. Creative fabric placement will make your quilt appear to have 18 different blocks. Bold Beautiful Basics by Northcott create the "colour burst" gravitational attraction of this stunning queen-size quilt. Finished Quilt Size - 97" x 96" - Queen
Take a trip through the galaxy! This Block of the Month design features 9 unique blocks all created with the JayBird Quilts Super Sidekick and Hex N More Rulers. There are no pesky Y seams! Each month you'll create two blocks from the same design. Creative fabric placement will make your quilt appear to have 18 different blocks. Bold Beautiful Basics by Northcott create the "colour burst" gravitational attraction of this stunning queen-size quilt. Finished Quilt Size - 97" x 96" - Queen
Gravity - BOM - Wednesday Class
Take a trip through the galaxy! This Block of the Month design features 9 unique blocks all created with the JayBird Quilts Super Sidekick and Hex N More Rulers. There are no pesky Y seams! Each month you'll create two blocks from the same design. Creative fabric placement will make your quilt appear to have 18 different blocks. Bold Beautiful Basics by Northcott create the "colour burst" gravitational attraction of this stunning queen-size quilt. Finished Quilt Size - 97" x 96" - Queen
Take a trip through the galaxy! This Block of the Month design features 9 unique blocks all created with the JayBird Quilts Super Sidekick and Hex N More Rulers. There are no pesky Y seams! Each month you'll create two blocks from the same design. Creative fabric placement will make your quilt appear to have 18 different blocks. Bold Beautiful Basics by Northcott create the "colour burst" gravitational attraction of this stunning queen-size quilt. Finished Quilt Size - 97" x 96" - Queen
Gravity BOM - Saturday Class Cutting Retreat
Take a trip through the galaxy! This Block of the Month design features 9 unique blocks all created with the JayBird Quilts Super Sidekick and Hex N More Rulers. There are no pesky Y seams! Each month you'll create two blocks from the same design. Creative fabric placement will make your quilt appear to have 18 different blocks. Bold Beautiful Basics by Northcott create the "colour burst" gravitational attraction of this stunning queen-size quilt. Finished Quilt Size - 97" x 96" - Queen
Cost: $ 60.00
Take a trip through the galaxy! This Block of the Month design features 9 unique blocks all created with the JayBird Quilts Super Sidekick and Hex N More Rulers. There are no pesky Y seams! Each month you'll create two blocks from the same design. Creative fabric placement will make your quilt appear to have 18 different blocks. Bold Beautiful Basics by Northcott create the "colour burst" gravitational attraction of this stunning queen-size quilt. Finished Quilt Size - 97" x 96" - Queen
Cost: $ 60.00
Gravity BOM - Wednesday Class Cutting Retreat
Take a trip through the galaxy! This Block of the Month design features 9 unique blocks all created with the JayBird Quilts Super Sidekick and Hex N More Rulers. There are no pesky Y seams! Each month you'll create two blocks from the same design. Creative fabric placement will make your quilt appear to have 18 different blocks. Bold Beautiful Basics by Northcott create the "colour burst" gravitational attraction of this stunning queen-size quilt. Finished Quilt Size - 97" x 96" - Queen
Cost: $ 60.00
Take a trip through the galaxy! This Block of the Month design features 9 unique blocks all created with the JayBird Quilts Super Sidekick and Hex N More Rulers. There are no pesky Y seams! Each month you'll create two blocks from the same design. Creative fabric placement will make your quilt appear to have 18 different blocks. Bold Beautiful Basics by Northcott create the "colour burst" gravitational attraction of this stunning queen-size quilt. Finished Quilt Size - 97" x 96" - Queen
Cost: $ 60.00
Shine On - Block of the month
The stars shine brighter in the countryside! Our kit includes the enchanting Shine On Quilt Pattern by Snowball Quilt Company and the stunning Countryside fabrics by Lisa Audit for the 75" x 87" quilt top and binding. Looking for an exciting fall/winter project? Want to master your organization skills for bigger quilts? This Block of the Month is perfect for you! Running from September to April, we've even added an extra month to accommodate life’s surprises. Maryfran will guide you through creating several fun blocks, organizing big projects, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this fabulous quilting adventure!
Cost: $ FREE
The stars shine brighter in the countryside! Our kit includes the enchanting Shine On Quilt Pattern by Snowball Quilt Company and the stunning Countryside fabrics by Lisa Audit for the 75" x 87" quilt top and binding. Looking for an exciting fall/winter project? Want to master your organization skills for bigger quilts? This Block of the Month is perfect for you! Running from September to April, we've even added an extra month to accommodate life’s surprises. Maryfran will guide you through creating several fun blocks, organizing big projects, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this fabulous quilting adventure!
Cost: $ FREE
Symphony BOM - Saturday class
Symphony BOM is a 12 month program by Linda J. Hahn & Deborah G. Stanley of Frog Hollow Designs Finished size of Symphony: 66" x 78"
Symphony BOM is a 12 month program by Linda J. Hahn & Deborah G. Stanley of Frog Hollow Designs Finished size of Symphony: 66" x 78"
Symphony BOM - Wednesday class
Symphony BOM is a 12 month program by Linda J. Hahn & Deborah G. Stanley of Frog Hollow Designs Finished size of Symphony: 66" x 78"
Cost: $ FREE
Symphony BOM is a 12 month program by Linda J. Hahn & Deborah G. Stanley of Frog Hollow Designs Finished size of Symphony: 66" x 78"
Cost: $ FREE
Symphony BOM put together retreat
This class is for students taking our monthly Symphony block of the month. Two days of sewing to get your BOM complete. The Tuesday/Wednesday session is for the Wednesday BOM class and the Friday/Saturday session is for the Saturday BOM class
Cost: $ 60.00
This class is for students taking our monthly Symphony block of the month. Two days of sewing to get your BOM complete. The Tuesday/Wednesday session is for the Wednesday BOM class and the Friday/Saturday session is for the Saturday BOM class
Cost: $ 60.00
Charity Tuesday
Join us as we work to empower women in Honduras. Each month we sort and count 3" squares and then put together kits. The kits are sent to One Common Thread. The women who receive the kits hand make the quilt tops. The quilts are then quilted and sold on the One Common Thread website. The proceeds are used to support their families.
Cost: $ FREE
Join us as we work to empower women in Honduras. Each month we sort and count 3" squares and then put together kits. The kits are sent to One Common Thread. The women who receive the kits hand make the quilt tops. The quilts are then quilted and sold on the One Common Thread website. The proceeds are used to support their families.
Cost: $ FREE
Applique Club
Do you love the art of appliqué, or are you eager to learn new techniques in a fun and supportive group? Our Appliqué Club is perfect for enthusiasts of all skill levels! Machine Appliqué Club – Meets the fourth Friday of each month, led by Mary Amen. Mary will be using the book Seasonal Silhouettes, but you’re welcome to bring any appliqué project you’re working on.
Cost: $ 25.00 - $ 52.95
Do you love the art of appliqué, or are you eager to learn new techniques in a fun and supportive group? Our Appliqué Club is perfect for enthusiasts of all skill levels! Machine Appliqué Club – Meets the fourth Friday of each month, led by Mary Amen. Mary will be using the book Seasonal Silhouettes, but you’re welcome to bring any appliqué project you’re working on.
Cost: $ 25.00 - $ 52.95
Foundation Paper Piecing Club
Join the Foundation Paper Piecers of Village Quilt Shoppe! We will meet once a month to work on beautiful foundation paper piecing projects. You will have camaraderie, support and inspiration whether you choose to use Carol Doak’s newest book 60 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars or your own project. The club meets the first Friday of each month, led by Jane Beamish. This club is ideal for those who love precise, perfect points.
Cost: $ 25.00 - $ 54.95
Join the Foundation Paper Piecers of Village Quilt Shoppe! We will meet once a month to work on beautiful foundation paper piecing projects. You will have camaraderie, support and inspiration whether you choose to use Carol Doak’s newest book 60 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars or your own project. The club meets the first Friday of each month, led by Jane Beamish. This club is ideal for those who love precise, perfect points.
Cost: $ 25.00 - $ 54.95
Harriet’s Journey Club
Embark on Harriet’s Journey from Elm Creek Quilts, inspired by Jennifer Chiaverini’s beloved novel! This sampler club is ideal for quilters who enjoy variety, as we’ll explore a range of techniques together.
Cost: $ 20.00 - $ 49.95
Embark on Harriet’s Journey from Elm Creek Quilts, inspired by Jennifer Chiaverini’s beloved novel! This sampler club is ideal for quilters who enjoy variety, as we’ll explore a range of techniques together.
Cost: $ 20.00 - $ 49.95
Scrap Club - Monthly
Do you have fabric scraps? Love working on small projects? Enjoy sewing with friends? Then this club is perfect for you! Join us each month on the 2nd Wednesday from 11 am to 2 pm. Debbie will guide the group through fun projects, or she can assist you with your own creations. Come sew, share, and be inspired!
Cost: $ 25.00
Do you have fabric scraps? Love working on small projects? Enjoy sewing with friends? Then this club is perfect for you! Join us each month on the 2nd Wednesday from 11 am to 2 pm. Debbie will guide the group through fun projects, or she can assist you with your own creations. Come sew, share, and be inspired!
Cost: $ 25.00
February 2025 Retreat
February Holiday Inn Retreat - Do you need time away from home to sew? Do you like to sew with your friends? Then come to our retreat. Join us Thursday - Sunday at the Holiday Inn on Holt Rd in Webster.
Cost: $ 220.00
February Holiday Inn Retreat - Do you need time away from home to sew? Do you like to sew with your friends? Then come to our retreat. Join us Thursday - Sunday at the Holiday Inn on Holt Rd in Webster.
Cost: $ 220.00
February 2025 Retreat - Installment Payments
February Holiday Inn Retreat - Do you need time away from home to sew? Do you like to sew with your friends? Then come to our retreat. Join us Thursday - Sunday at the Holiday Inn on Holt Rd in Webster.
Cost: $ 100.00
February Holiday Inn Retreat - Do you need time away from home to sew? Do you like to sew with your friends? Then come to our retreat. Join us Thursday - Sunday at the Holiday Inn on Holt Rd in Webster.
Cost: $ 100.00
March 2025 Retreat
March Holiday Inn Retreat - Do you need time away from home to sew? Do you like to sew with your friends? Then come to our retreat. Join us Thursday - Sunday at the Holiday Inn on Holt Rd in Webster.
Cost: $ 220.00
March Holiday Inn Retreat - Do you need time away from home to sew? Do you like to sew with your friends? Then come to our retreat. Join us Thursday - Sunday at the Holiday Inn on Holt Rd in Webster.
Cost: $ 220.00
March 2025 Retreat - Installment Payments
March Holiday Inn Retreat - Do you need time away from home to sew? Do you like to sew with your friends? Then come to our retreat. Join us Thursday - Sunday at the Holiday Inn on Holt Rd in Webster.
Cost: $ 100.00
March Holiday Inn Retreat - Do you need time away from home to sew? Do you like to sew with your friends? Then come to our retreat. Join us Thursday - Sunday at the Holiday Inn on Holt Rd in Webster.
Cost: $ 100.00
In house Retreat
Who doesn't love three days of sewing with friends, especially without home distractions! Bring your latest project(s) and come join us. Lunch will be served each day.
Cost: $ 90.00
Who doesn't love three days of sewing with friends, especially without home distractions! Bring your latest project(s) and come join us. Lunch will be served each day.
Cost: $ 90.00
Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing
Perplexed by paper piecing? Join this beginner class! You will learn foundation paper piecing with this low-pressure project, designed specifically for The Village Quilt Shop. The instructor will provide the foundations in the class kit, included with your class fee. You bring your sewing supplies, and we will have a positively pleasant time paper piecing! You will leave with a finished block that you can finish as a potholder on your own.
Cost: $ 35.00
Perplexed by paper piecing? Join this beginner class! You will learn foundation paper piecing with this low-pressure project, designed specifically for The Village Quilt Shop. The instructor will provide the foundations in the class kit, included with your class fee. You bring your sewing supplies, and we will have a positively pleasant time paper piecing! You will leave with a finished block that you can finish as a potholder on your own.
Cost: $ 35.00
Cyclone Studio 180 Class
Cyclone Technique Sheet combines strip piecing and the Tucker Trimmer to give you a block that'll blow you away. It's a block that's very different from the typical units you make with your Tucker Trimmer 3, and you'll be amazed at how quickly and easily it comes together. If you're ready for a departure into something different, give Cyclone a try! Saturday, January 18th - 12pm - 2pm
Cost: $ 25.00 - $ 53.75
Cyclone Technique Sheet combines strip piecing and the Tucker Trimmer to give you a block that'll blow you away. It's a block that's very different from the typical units you make with your Tucker Trimmer 3, and you'll be amazed at how quickly and easily it comes together. If you're ready for a departure into something different, give Cyclone a try! Saturday, January 18th - 12pm - 2pm
Cost: $ 25.00 - $ 53.75
2025 - Sewcial
Sewcial Day is the perfect opportunity to hang out with us and connect with friends! Bring your sewing projects and enjoy some uninterrupted time to get caught up, free from home distractions. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up! Vanetta and Monique will be on hand for guidance, support, and a little extra encouragement.
Cost: $ 10.00
Sewcial Day is the perfect opportunity to hang out with us and connect with friends! Bring your sewing projects and enjoy some uninterrupted time to get caught up, free from home distractions. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up! Vanetta and Monique will be on hand for guidance, support, and a little extra encouragement.
Cost: $ 10.00
Sewcial
Sewcial Day is the perfect day to come hang out with us and your friends! Bring your sewing projects and use this time to get caught up without home distractions . Snacks will be available. Sign up is required due to limited space. Vanetta and Monique will be available for help and encouragement. The cost is $5 and payable the day of the class.
Cost: $ FREE
Sewcial Day is the perfect day to come hang out with us and your friends! Bring your sewing projects and use this time to get caught up without home distractions . Snacks will be available. Sign up is required due to limited space. Vanetta and Monique will be available for help and encouragement. The cost is $5 and payable the day of the class.
Cost: $ FREE
Binding & Finishing Techniques
Do you struggle with binding your quilts? Want to master different binding and finishing techniques? Then this class is just for you! Join MaryFran for hands-on learning, and discover methods that will make your finished projects truly beautiful.
Cost: $ 35.00
Do you struggle with binding your quilts? Want to master different binding and finishing techniques? Then this class is just for you! Join MaryFran for hands-on learning, and discover methods that will make your finished projects truly beautiful.
Cost: $ 35.00
Free Motion Quilting
Do you want to learn how to do your own quilting? Sherrie , founder of the Rochester Modern Quilt Guild , will teach you how to do your own quilting on your domestic machine.
Cost: $ 35.00
Do you want to learn how to do your own quilting? Sherrie , founder of the Rochester Modern Quilt Guild , will teach you how to do your own quilting on your domestic machine.
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn To Quilt
Have you always wanted to learn to quilt? Or, are you still new to quilting and do not yet have the confidence in your understanding of the basic principles? Our Basic Learn to Quilt class is the class for you! The class will be five weeks, students will learn the basics such as understanding quilting vocabulary, cutting fabric, piecing, ironing and finishing a quilt with binding. Students will complete a small quilt top from start to finish in the five-week class.
Cost: $ 150.00
Have you always wanted to learn to quilt? Or, are you still new to quilting and do not yet have the confidence in your understanding of the basic principles? Our Basic Learn to Quilt class is the class for you! The class will be five weeks, students will learn the basics such as understanding quilting vocabulary, cutting fabric, piecing, ironing and finishing a quilt with binding. Students will complete a small quilt top from start to finish in the five-week class.
Cost: $ 150.00
Learn to Quilt 2
Take your quilting skills to the next level with this sequel to our popular Learn to Quilt series! In this class, you'll master techniques for creating star blocks, quarter log cabin blocks, appliqué, and other exciting blocks that will elevate your quilting projects. Perfect for those looking to enhance their skills and add new techniques to their repertoire. Join us for hands-on learning and fun!
Cost: $ 150.00
Take your quilting skills to the next level with this sequel to our popular Learn to Quilt series! In this class, you'll master techniques for creating star blocks, quarter log cabin blocks, appliqué, and other exciting blocks that will elevate your quilting projects. Perfect for those looking to enhance their skills and add new techniques to their repertoire. Join us for hands-on learning and fun!
Cost: $ 150.00
Sewing Machine 101
Are you new to sewing? Do you have a new machine, or a machine new to you? Let’s take a dive into that machine! Spend a few hours with Jane at VQS learning sewing machine vocabulary, shoulds and shouldn’ts, and how-tos. We will discuss threading and bobbins and presser feet and other machine basics. You will leave with a better understanding of your machine, as well as a “stitch guide” that you will create yourself using your machine!
Cost: $ 35.00
Are you new to sewing? Do you have a new machine, or a machine new to you? Let’s take a dive into that machine! Spend a few hours with Jane at VQS learning sewing machine vocabulary, shoulds and shouldn’ts, and how-tos. We will discuss threading and bobbins and presser feet and other machine basics. You will leave with a better understanding of your machine, as well as a “stitch guide” that you will create yourself using your machine!
Cost: $ 35.00
Mr. Frosty Table Runner
Get ready to dive into 14 stunning table runner designs from Heather of Anka's Treasures! With patterns that cater to every skill level, from beginner to seasoned quilter, there’s something exciting for everyone. We’ll be teaching several of these gorgeous designs throughout the year, kicking off with the "Mr. Frosty" table runner—just in time to add a cozy, wintry touch to your home!
Cost: $ 35.00 - $ 57.50
Get ready to dive into 14 stunning table runner designs from Heather of Anka's Treasures! With patterns that cater to every skill level, from beginner to seasoned quilter, there’s something exciting for everyone. We’ll be teaching several of these gorgeous designs throughout the year, kicking off with the "Mr. Frosty" table runner—just in time to add a cozy, wintry touch to your home!
Cost: $ 35.00 - $ 57.50