In person workshops have a 20-person limit, unless otherwise noted, and require pre-registration and payment. Non-guild members are welcome and must register prior to the workshop. Non-members fees will be an additional $10. Some classes have additional fees, payable to the instructor on the day of class. Refund and cancellation policies are on Policy page. If you want to register or have a question, please email us.
Unless noted, all workshops will be held at the Village Church in Lancaster, MA. The hall will be open for setup one half hour before the workshop begins.
Classes take place in Lancaster the day of the Open Sew. Only Open Sews that are a different date than the class will be listed. All Open Sew attendance is free.
Workshops/Open Sews for 2026 – 2027
- = Class Only, no open sew
September 13, 2026 – Simple Machine Quilting w/Christa N.
Cost $20
Back by popular demand! Come learn how to free motion quilt on your home sewing machine. Maybe you would like to be able to do some smaller quilts, table runners, placemats on your own machine without having to send them somewhere. You will learn the techniques and get the opportunity to practice a variety of designs. Handouts will be given out with the general guidelines and some sample designs so that you can take them home and practice some more. Practice is the key to developing this skill.
SUPPLY LIST free motion quilting
October 11, 2026 – 3 Yard Quilts for Project Linus w/Iva P. Guild members only.
Cost Free
Kit Cost Free
Come get a kit and a pattern to make a 3 yard quilt to donate to Project Linus. Most kits have enough fabric for the backing and binding. Batting will be provided by Outreach along with a label.
Search for free 3 yard quilt patterns or borrow a book with one in it. Just bring your normal sewing supplies and machine.
November 8, 2026* – Dresden Neighborhood by Michelle Banton.
Cost $45
Pattern ~$15
A fun class based on Persimon Dreams’ Dresden Neighborhood pattern. Make it your own – scrap friendly. You’ll finish the top in class.
Pattern
The pattern can be ordered directly from Kim Lapacek, the designer. You can get an instant download, in color. The link is: https://kimlapacek.com/product/dresden-neighborhood-mini-quilt-pattern Under “Choose and Option” choose PDF pattern.
December 13, 2026 – Portable Ironing Table and Snap Bag by Kathy D.
Cost $20
Bring your wooden TV tray table and material to cover it. Insulating material will be provided. Because this is a fast class get an extra bonus of making a snap bag using metal measuring tape pieces. The metal will be provided.
Example tray table to bring: Tray Table
Materials list:
Wooden TV tray and at least a fat quarter to use for the cover
Snap bag – 1 fat quarter and 1 fat quarter plus three inches for the prairie point.
January 10, 2027 – Collage Quilt w/Wendy H.
Cost $20
Kit TBD
You have seen some great examples of Wendy’s work. Join for a class using a free pattern and kit to learn the technique and make your own collage.
February 14, 2027 – Sweatshirt Jacket w/Cynthia C.
Cost $20
Make a warm and comfy jacket out of an old or new sweatshirt by adding scrap fabric or an applique design of your choice.
You’ll be cutting the sweatshirt into pattern-like pieces – arms, front and back sections – adding your fabrics or design and finishing it with a zipper or, if you want, buttons. No lining is needed because of the base being a sweatshirt.
Materials list – TBD
March 14, 2027* – Stencils to Quilts! By Diana Annis
Cost $45
A new class that takes a paint stencil and turns it into a applique pattern. Come with your own stencil or work with one of Diana’s. Her quilt of Dot the zebra is extraordinary. What will you do?
April 11, 2027* – T-Shirt Quilts by Beth Sullivan (6 hrs.)
Cost $45
Design your own T-shirt quilt based on the unique clothing items you have. Learn how to prep the items for use.
May 15, 2027(Sat.) – Lazy Log Cabin w/Iva P. (held at Stow Community Center).
Cost $20
Kit Cost $30
Come and sew a log cabin quilt. Using the fabric strips in the kit you can make 25 10” blocks for a 50”x50” top. Use your leftover fabric and make even more. The kit includes 80 strips of dark and light each for the equivalent of 4 honey buns!
Materials list – Normal sewing supplies and at least 9” of fabric to use as the center square. Traditional color is red but this is your quilt and you can use whatever color you want.
June 13, 2027 – Bolton Fair Prep
Cost Free
Come help prepare items for sale at the Bolton Fair.