Sewing & Craft Classes

We hope you'll join us for our up-coming Fall Sewing & Craft Classes

Sew-Along:  Halloween Wall Hanging

Join us for a five-week Sew-Along as we create the Apothecary Wall Hanging featuring the delightfully eerie Gothic Whimsy fabric collection. Designed for confident beginners with sewing and quilting experience, this project is the perfect way to welcome autumn with creativity.  Supply Kit included with registration.  

 

Dates:  Tuesdays:  September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30.  Time:  6:00-7:30pm.  Location:  Alyssum Patch. 213 E. Grand River Ave., Howell.  Can't make it in-person?  No problem!  Just follow along from home with instructions emailed weekly.  

Ages:  Adult (16+).  Skill Level:  Confident Beginner.  Students should have a basic knowledge of sewing and quilting.   Seats available:  10.  Cost: $120.

Instructor:  Kendal Oleski

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Quilt Cadets:  Fall Session

A fun, hands-on machine sewing program just for kids! Over 12 sessions, students complete kid-friendly projects, learn sewing and quilting skills, and earn badges as they build confidence at the machine. All supplies included, along with a sewing machine and tools to use during class time.

Quilt Cadets Photo

Dates:  Mondays:  September 15 - December 15.  No class on Oct. 20.  Time:  5:00-6:30pm.  Location:  Alyssum Patch. 213 E. Grand River Ave., Howell.

Ages:  Youth 8+.  Skill Level:  All Skill Levels Welcome.   Seats available:  10.  Cost: $240.

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Hand Stitched Homeschool Series

Join us this fall for the Hand Stitched Homeschool Series—a creative, beginner-friendly program designed for youth ages 10+ to learn embroidery and hand-sewing techniques while making fun, meaningful projects. Each session meets for three weeks, guiding students step by step as they build skills, confidence, and creativity.

Session 1: Kiriki Embroidery Bats
Dates:  Tuesdays: September 30, October 7, October 14.  Time:  11:00am-1:00pm.  Location:  Alyssum Patch. 213 E. Grand River Ave., Howell.
Learn embroidery basics while stitching an adorable Kiriki Press bat doll—a modern sampler project that’s as fun as it is skill-building.

Stuffed bat toy with a purple body and wings on a white background

Session 2: Thankfulness Cross Stitch
Dates:  Tuesdays: October 28, November 4, November 11.  Time:  11:00am-1:00pm.  Location:  Alyssum Patch. 213 E. Grand River Ave., Howell.
Discover the art of cross stitch with a seasonal “thankfulness” design—perfect for displaying or gifting.

Cross-stitched design with 'Give Thanks' text in a wooden frame

Session 3: Felt Stitched Ornaments
Dates:  December 2, December 9, December 16.  Time:  11:00am-1:00pm.  Location:  Alyssum Patch. 213 E. Grand River Ave., Howell.
Celebrate the season by hand-stitching a collection of festive felt ornaments to enjoy or share.

Three green felt Christmas tree ornaments with red ribbons on a white background

 

Ages:  Youth 10+.  Skill Level:  All Skill Levels Welcome.   Seats available:  6.  Cost: $75/session OR enroll in all 3 sessions for $200.

Instructor:  Krista Smith

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