Sewing & Quilting classes - Chicago Suburbs

Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery classes

Angel Gowns Volunteer Sew-In

Sun, Feb 23

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Feb 23, 1:00 PM – May 27, 4:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Do Sew Good!

FREE MOTION QUILTING TECHNIQUES

Sat, Feb 29

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Feb 29, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

You'll be able to sit down at your machine at home, or your new sit-down quilter, and draw - with thread!

Stabilizer Plus

Sat, Feb 29

1216 E Central Rd

Feb 29, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

1216 E Central Rd, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Learn everything about Stabilizers for your embroidery work.

TECHNIQUES FOR QUILTING WITH RULERS

Sat, Feb 29

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Feb 29, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Now you’ll be able to sit down at your machine, or your new sit-down quilter, and draw - with rulers & thread!

ANITA’S UNIVERSITY EMBROIDERY 502 - In The Hoop II

Thu, Mar 05

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 05, 9:30 AM – Mar 06, 4:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Biggest Event of the Year! Thurs & Fri, March 5 & 6 -- FULL, OR Sat & Sun, March 7 & 8, 2020 9:30 - 4:30p each date

BY ANNIE BAG OF THE MONTH! Serenity Shoulder Bag

Mon, Mar 09

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 09, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Learn useful skills & techniques which enable you to make this project look professionally handmade, not homemade! Organize your travel, your trek, your commute, your adventures, your tos-and-fros, YOUR LIFE!

T-SHIRT QUILT CLASS

Mon, Mar 09

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 09, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Mondays, March 9, 30, April 6 and 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm $79, plus fabric & supplies to be purchased here Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or prior sewing experience

DOUBLE DIAMOND TABLE RUNNER

Tue, Mar 10

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 10, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Add distinctive, dimensional diamonds to highlight this geometric table runner.

SCAN N CUT CLASS: MAKE A ST PATRICK'S DAY STEIN

Tue, Mar 10

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 10, 1:00 PM – Mar 14, 2:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Join us in learning how to create a fun and timely pint for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities!

ACCUQUILT DIE OF THE MONTH - Scottie Dog Die

Wed, Mar 11

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 11, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Our AccuQuilt Die of the Month series features a different AccuQuilt die each month of the year with a simple, timely project.

BEGINNING SEWING

Wed, Mar 11

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 11, 3:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Get a general overview of sewing with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools, techniques & patterns. Have fun, learn to sew, and in the process, create two fun projects! Please call us at 847-394-4590 for dates, details & registration.

UFO OPEN SEW!

Fri, Mar 13

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 13, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Bring your un-finished projects! Bring your machines! Put aside some time to get moving on your slow moving or unfinished sewing projects!

TOM’S TLC FOR MACHINES!

Sat, Mar 14

1216 E Central Rd

Mar 14, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

1216 E Central Rd, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Tom will provide instruction on how to care for your machine and to keep it in beautiful condition.

JELLY ROLL RUG CLASS

Sat, Mar 14

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 14, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Create wonderful décor for your home – custom floor coverings!

BEGINNING QUILT BASICS 101

Sun, Mar 15

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 15, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Have fun, learn to quilt & in the process create two classic quilts - the Rail Fence & the Nine-Patch - beautiful keepsakes!

FABRIC BOWL CLASS

Mon, Mar 16

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 16, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Collect the small pieces of your treasures, your hobbies, your notes, … your things in beautiful, colorful hand-made bowls.

SCAN ‘N CUT CLUB

Mon, Mar 16

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 16, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Monday, March 16, 6:00-8:00 pm, or Monday, April 20, 6:00-8:00 pm

TUESDAY TECHNIQUES

Tue, Mar 17

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 17, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Learn how to make some amazing projects as well as discover new tips, tricks, & techniques to achieve superior sewing.

RICKY TIMS TWO DAY EVENT

Fri, Mar 20

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 20, 10:00 AM – Mar 21, 5:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Friday & Saturday, March 20 & 21 International Quilting Celebrity & Award Winning Quilter, Fabric Designer & Author, Spellbinding Speaker & Storyteller! Ricky maintains an extensive schedule of teaching and speaking engagements world-wide, and we are extremely lucky to have him here JUST FOR YOU!

FALL IN LOVE CARDIGAN

Tue, Mar 24

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 24, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Perfect accessory for brisk mornings with a hot cuppa joe!

ODETTE & IVY TOP

Tue, Mar 24

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Mar 24, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

You'll be the talk of the town when you're out & about!

HOODWINKS or J'WALKER JACKET

Wed, Apr 01

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 01, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Choose one of 2 stylish jackets to create during class. Learn to make these jackets from the designer herself, Betsy, from Morninglory Designs.

"SERGE AHEAD" HANDS-ON SERGER EVENT

Fri, Apr 03

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 03, 10:00 AM – Apr 04, 2:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Fri, Apr 3 OR Sat, Apr 4 Are you ready to “serge ahead” into a NEW serger? Want to give it a try before you buy? Haven’t a clue what a serger can do? Well, join us and… SERGE TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS!

QUILT BINDING TECHNIQUES

Sun, Apr 05

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 05, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Your quilt is pieced and quilted and… now what?! TIME TO BIND!

STUFF & PLUSH ANIMAL EMBROIDERY FUN!

Tue, Apr 07

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 07, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Class Fee: $20, stuffed toy & kit are FREE with seminar (other supplies purchased here)

EASY T-SHIRT CONSTRUCTION CLASS

Wed, Apr 08

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 08, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

This casual knit pullover top is not only beautiful but EASY!

FALL IN LOVE WITH VIKING!

Sat, Apr 11

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 11, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Take a liking to a new Viking during this hands-on sewing, embroidering & serging event!

Sewing Magic with Knits & Angela Wolf

Fri, Apr 17

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 17, 10:00 AM – Apr 18, 5:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18, 10a-5p Hands-On - LIMITED SEATING. Seminar Fee: $179 early bird special + kits ( 2 patterns & fabric)

BONDI TOP CLASS

Sun, Apr 19

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 19, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

The Bondi Top is the absolute wardrobe staple and perfectly pairs with skinny jeans, a great pair of fitted harem pants, or tucked into a skirt.

SEWING TECHNIQUES

Mon, Apr 20

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 20, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

A class for new sewers, it also is great as a refresher course for others. You will learn the basic 3Ts – Terms, Tools and Techniques! ...and make a quick little project in the meantime!

Pajama Pants

Tue, Apr 21

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 21, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Learn to sew pajama pants.

Camp Shirt

Tue, Apr 21

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 21, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Learn to make this sweet shirt using a variety of wonderful fabric - silk, cotton... Step up your sewing.

ANITA'S WORKSHOP

Sun, Apr 26

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 26, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Class Fee: $29.95 includes design FREE for Owners of Anita Goodesign All Access Clubs purchased here (Kit fee not included, purchased separately & nonrefundable.)

3-DAY, HANDS-ON QUILTING WORKSHOP with FLORIANI

Thu, Apr 30

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Apr 30, 10:00 AM – May 02, 5:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Includes 3-days of ideas, prizes, learning and…FUN! ... And lunches and treats!

WELCOME HOME EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP with KELLIE RUSHING!

Fri, May 29

Linda Z's Sewing Center

May 29, 10:00 AM – May 30, 5:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Welcome Home Embroidery Workshop is a fun, hands-on event for embroidery enthusiasts of all skill levels.

KIMBERBELL DAY AT THE FAIR HANDS-ON EMBROIDERY

Fri, Jun 26

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Jun 26, 10:00 AM – Jun 27, 5:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Fri, Jun 26 or Sat, Jun 27 Want to try machine embroidery in a fun & friendly setting with lots of hands-on help? This event is perfect for you! Join us for A DAY AT THE FAIR designed to spark creativity and inspire those curious or new to embroidery (and, of course, those already experienced).

ZANDRA SHAW'S HANDS-ON EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP

Fri, Jul 17

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Jul 17, 9:30 AM – Jul 19, 5:00 PM

Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA

Enjoy a fantastic experience learning new projects & techniques with the lovely folks from Embroider Shoppe from South Africa. They will be here to share their vision of empowering embroiderers & quilters alike to make the most of their creative abilities.

BEGINNING SEWING CLASS

In this 3-session class (each session is two hours) you’ll get a general

overview of sewing with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools, techniques & patterns. The classes are geared to new sewing

customers. Class size is small so you’ll be able to work closely with your instructor. And you don’t even need to own a sewing machine!

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BEGINNING QUILTING CLASS

Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or confident sewer.

You’ll get four 3-hour sessions of quilting instruction. The classes will cover a discussion of fabric selection & color theory, then cover a general overview of quilting with hands-on

demonstrations of the basic tools & techniques, and end with methods to sandwiching, quilting & binding for a finished quilt. These classes are geared toward new quilting customers. The class size is small so you will be able to work closely with your instructor. And, you don’t even need to own a sewing machine!

Recurring Class - Call to Signup

LEVEL TWO QUILTING CLASS!

The Next Step on Your Quilting Journey
Now that you’ve “taken to” quilting, this is the PERFECT CLASS TO FURTHER YOUR SKILLS!
Learn new blocks, new cutting techniques and TAKE YOUR QUILTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
Continue your Quilting Adventure on the “straight edge”, using the book from our first class, Start Quilting with Alex Anderson.
All the angle work will be accomplished with the Nifty Notions Rulers & Kaye England’s Smart Piecing
Techniques. EXCEL at accurate cutting using Nifty Notions rulers. MASTER “Smart Piecing Techniques” with accurate ¼” seams. OUTSHINE by learning new patterns.

Recurring Class - Call to Signup

T-SHIRT QUILT CLASS

Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or confident sewer.

Take your memorable t-shirts & create a long lasting & beautiful keepsake quilt!

Bring a handful of t-shirts and learn how to cut, prepare & piece them into a sweet quilt for you or as a gift.

Have your children left the house AND their old t-shirts in the room you want to use as a sewing room?

Well, surprise them with a keepsake t-shirt quilt and take over the new sewing room!

Recurring Class - Call to Signup