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Classes and Events
Below is a list of classes and events currently offered at Affinity For Quilts. The variety of classes we offer are designed with all quilting levels in mind. We also offer private instruction.
Class Information
When you sign up for a class at Affinity For Quilts you will receive information about the class including any supplies needed for the class and often a few things that need to be completed before the day of the class. Be sure to read through the supply/class prep list to ensure you have everything you need for a really wonderful class experience. If you sign up and pay by phone, not to worry, we can email you all of the information you need for a successful class experience.
Registration Details
In order to give all of our customers the opportunity to take classes we request payment at the time of registration. If you need to cancel a class, we ask for notification 7 days prior to the class date so we can offer your spot to someone on our wait list and refund your registration fee. Thanks so much for your understanding of this policy.
How to Register
Register and pay for classes in person at 2199 4th Street, White Bear Lake Minnesota or by phone at 651-429-1039.
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Boro Sashiko
Join Tammy for the Boro Sashiko class. In this class you will combine your fabric scraps with Sashiko embroidery to create beautiful textile art. This is a great way for quilters to put favorite leftover bits of fabric to use. This will be a raw edge, hand sewn project. You will learn about creating variations too! Gather your fabric scraps, scissors and embroidery supplies and begin creating using the Japanese tradition of Boro Sashiko. No Sashiko stitching experience necessary.
Date: June 23, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm or 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Class Fee: $30.00
Instructor: Tammy Berry
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Midnight Open Sew
Are you ready to spend a night quilting with friends? Join Diana as she hosts our monthly Midnight Open Sew. This month we will be having Burgers and/or Brats in Wade's famous beer sauce, homemade baked beans, chips with French Onion Dip, and the Strawberry Pretzel Dessert.
Date: Friday, June 24, 2022
Time: 4:00pm-Midnight
Class Fee: $20.00
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Sew-In-Sunday
Are you ready to spend the day quilting with friends? Bring your own project(s) to work on and spend the day sewing! Dinner will be served at 5pm and the menu will feature Burgers and/or Brats in Wade's famous beer sauce, homemade baked beans, chips with French Onion Dip, and the Strawberry Pretzel Dessert.
Date: Sunday, June 26, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Class Fee: $20.00
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Sashiko Stitching Club
The Sashiko Stitching Club includes an exclusive project each month, only available to Club members. During this time you will be able to work on your own individual projects and get tips and pointers from other stitchers, and our beloved and talented instructor Tammy Berry. Participants will also receive a 15% discount for their Sashiko supplies, and fabric purchases. Discount excludes: Thread, Notions and Quilt MN fabrics.
Be sure to call today to reserve your spot in this fun and exciting club!
Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Class Fee: $10.00
Instructor: Tammy Berry
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Graphing A Sashiko Pattern - The Stocking
During the first half of this class students will learn to graph the Circular Seven Treasures Pattern used for the Christmas stocking. The second part of the class will focus on stitching without every stitch pre-marked on the project. It’s exciting to be able to mark and stitch on any fabric of your choice. The stocking is a great size for conquering this next step in your stitching Sashiko adventures.
Sashiko experience is required for this class.
Date: July 16, 2022
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00
Instructor: Tammy Berry
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Layered Diamonds Bargello Class
A bargello quilt is made of fabrics sewn together to create the look of movement. These types of quilts look quite difficult to create however, with Sue's knowledge and teaching style all levels of quilters will enjoy this class. The pattern chosen is Layered Diamonds from Pine Tree Country Quilts and its' finished size is 43"x56"
Precutting and labeling are required for this all day class.
There will be a half hour break for lunch.
Date: Wednesday July 20, 2022
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Class Fee: $50.00
Instructor: Sue Severiano
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Binding Class
In this instructional class we will work on pre-quilted fabric to master binding your quilts. You will leave this class ready to finish all of your quilts with a beautiful, professional-looking binding! This class is intended for students new to binding a quilt and those looking for a refresher binding class. The class fee includes pre-quilted fabric and binding fabric.
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022
Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Class Fee: $25.00
Instructor: Katie Glancy
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Beginning Quilting
Join us in this 3 part Beginning Quilting class to learn the very basics of quilt making. In this class you will learn how to read a pattern, use a rotary cutter, cutting mat, basic quilt ruler, and other quilting supplies, while achieving that necessary 1/4" seam. Diana will lead you through the steps to create this fun beginner quilt top. The pattern we have chosen is Burn Bright by Morgan McCollough from Modernly Morgan and is created with the beginner quilter in mind. A straight stitch sewing machine is required for this class.
Dates: July 28, 2022, August 11, 2022, and August 25, 2022
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm or 6:00pm-9:00pm
Class Fee: $50.00 (Fee includes a small spool of Aurifil thread and a package of sewing machine needles)
Instructor: Diana Wendorf
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Quilt Minnesota Metro Region Buses
Enjoy the Quilt Minnesota Shop Hop Metro Region in style as you ride from shop to shop with your quilting friends on one of our luxury buses. There are three convenient locations to begin your journey;
- Country Loft Quilt and Design, 15161 Feller St NE, Columbus, MN 55025
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Roseville Walmart, 1960 Twin Lakes Pkwy, Roseville, MN 55113
- Quilt Cove, 1960 Cliff Lake Rd #134, St Paul, MN 55122
For your convenience Affinity For Quilts will be manning the phone Monday - Sunday 9am-9pm for your sign-up convenience. Give us a call today to reserve your spot, and your departure location, for this fun quilting adventure at 651-429-1039.
Choose your Date: Friday, July 29th, or Saturday, July 30th
Cost: $54.99
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Quilt Minnesota 2022 - July 29, 2022 thru August 20, 2022
Quilt Minnesota Countdown - Only 44 days till July 29th
Quilt Minnesota 2022 fabric is now available for pre-order. Here at Affinity For Quilts we do not require a deposit for your order and the website (www.affinityforquilts.com) is set up with a $0.00 price for Quilt Minnesota fabrics and pre-cuts. Payment processing will not begin until July 25, 2022. You will find a complete price list of the Quilt Minnesota Fabric line in the description area of each fabric. If you prefer to pre-order Quilt Minnesota 2022 fabrics in person just stop into the store and talk to any sales associate.
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Affinity For Quilts Sleep In Your Own Bed Retreat
Grab your quilting friends and join Diana for a fun filled weekend as we host our first Sleep In Your Own Bed Retreat since the onset of COVID. This weekend will be nothing short of fun and will include:
- A Gift Bag for each Attendee
- Great Door Prizes
- Make-It-Take-It project each day of the retreat
- Short product demo each day
- A Fun Quilting game after lunch each day; with prizes
- In Store Shopping Discounts for retreat participants
- Catering by Manitou Grill with Pizza and Salad on Friday night and Salad, Mushroom and Herb Chicken or Pot Roast with Roasted Baby Red Potatoes and Amaretto Butter Green Beans and a Molten Caramel Drizzle Brownie for dessert
Unlike past retreats there is a deadline for registration as the event center needs a final headcount by a specific date. If you are interested in attending the retreat you must register by Saturday, September 24, 2022. Late registrations will not be accepted; however, we can place you on a wait list in case of a cancellation. We are requesting a 30% deposit upon registration with full payment by September 24, 2022. Deposit for Friday/Saturday would be $52.50 and for Saturday only would be $37.50. Also please indicate your food preference; the Mushroom Herb Chicken or Pot Roast upon calling in your registration.
We are now taking names for our wait list! Things do come up and sometimes people have to cancel. If you are on our wait list this will give you the first opportunity for that possible opening.
Dates/Time: Friday, October 14, 2022 10:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday, October 15, 2022 9:00am - 10:00pm
Location: Ballroom of Manitou Event Center, 2171 4th Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Retreat Fee: $175.00 for Friday and Saturday
$125.00 Saturday only
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