New Clubs, Classes for a New Year

We really DO listen to you--our esteemed customers--when it comes to planning stitchy education, and our new line-up for 1^st Quarter 2019 has more of what you love. Here’s a snapshot of the line-up:

·         42 classes and events

·         14 NEW classes and clubs

·         15 teachers

·         Expanded machine and hand embroidery events

Here are just some of the new events on our educational calendar:

Collage Quilting with Gail Shannon—This popular Tucson teacher returns to the ‘Q’ with four new collage classes you won’t see anywhere else, including Creating Your Own Collage, using your photo or illustration; Landscape Quilt collage, Dia de Los Muertos collage, and Happy Birthday Frida (a collage celebrating Frida Kahlo.  

Strip Club—Mystery club meets block of the month. We’ll pick the fabrics and pattern, and reveal it to club members at a meet-up. Two days/times for your convenience.  

In the Bag Club—A monthly club where the focus is on bags, totes and purses—and helping you learn the finer points of sewing these popular accessories.

 Learn more about these and our other classes and events at the Classes Expo this Friday, Jan. 18, from 5-7 pm, and Saturday, Jan. 19, from 10 am-1 pm. Meet the teachers, see the samples, and sign up!

Bonus: If you sign up for a class, club or event during the Expo, you will earn a same-day 10% discount on any product purchases. (Note: Does not apply to class, club or event fees.)

Take your stitching to the next level of enjoyment in 2019! See you at the Expo!

Hip Stitch Class Expo

Our first-quarter 2019 line-up of classes debuts in just a few days, complete with samples, class descriptions and even the teachers, who are ready for your questions and sign-ups!

The Classes Expo will be Friday, Jan. 18, from 5 pm to 7 pm and Saturday, Jan. 19, from 10 am to 1 pm, in the Hip Stitch Lounge. The class line-up, which includes several new classes and club programs, is described in a four-color booklet for your convenience. We’re ready to take sign-ups during the Expo, but at the very least, come by to get your copy for future class planning.

Among the new programs this year is In The Bag, a monthly class plan presented by instructor Lorna Loeffler that teaches how to sew specific totes, purses, bags and wallets. And several new quilting classes, taught by instructor Cindy Bruner, offer progressive quilting education designed to help students learn solid—and artistic--foundation techniques.

We’ll see you in T-minus NINE days for the Classes Expo to, ahem, launch a great stitching year!

P.S. While you're perusing the new classes, take a few moments to look over the goods in the Semi-Annual Clearance Sale, which ends Jan. 20. There's always a gem waiting for you!