Events

Classes and Events

In order to provide all of our customers with the opportunity to take classes, we require payment at the time of registration. If you need to cancel, we kindly ask for 7-day prior notification to the class date. This allows us to offer your spot to someone on our waitlist and refund your registration fee. Thank you for understanding this policy and happy quilting everyone.

When you sign up for a class at Affinity For Quilts you will receive information regarding the class including any required supplies needed for the class and pre-class preparations. Make sure to review the supply/class prep list to ensure you have everything you need for a wonderful class experience. If you sign up and pay by phone, don't worry, we can email you all of the necessary information for a successful class experience.

If you are interested in an event and it is full, please add your name to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, we will contact the first person on the waitlist to check their availability. The waitlist also helps us gauge the popularity of an event and determine if we should offer it again in the future.

You can register and pay for classes in person at 2199 4th Street, White Bear Lake Minnesota, or by phone at 651-429-1039.

Open Embroidery with Sharon
Join our embroidery circle for a day of creativity. Work on your personal embroidery projects in good company, and feel free to bring lunch, or perhaps venture out with your fellow stitchers to explore the offerings of Downtown White Bear Lake’s eateries. Sharon, our resident expert, is ready to help with any embroidery questions you might have. Be sure to carry along your completed projects for show-and-tell session.

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fee: $15.00/monthly gathering
Instructor: Sharon Lenertz

Featherweight Friends

Calling all Featherweights! Join us on the third Friday of each month for a day of sewing, sharing, and camaraderie.

Featherweight Friends is a gathering of sewing enthusiasts who share a common passion for Singer Featherweight sewing machines. Whether you're a seasoned Featherweight owner or new to the world of these compact and iconic machines, our club welcomes all sewing skill levels. Diana, our experienced instructor, will oversee our Featherweight Friends club! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and sew with fellow Featherweight sewing machine owners. Exchange anecdotes, discuss your latest sewing triumphs, and share your current sewing projects with a friendly community of like-minded individuals.

What to Bring:

Your Singer Featherweight sewing machine
Sewing supplies and materials for your current project
Any finished projects you'd like to share with the group
Your enthusiasm and love for sewing!

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Club Leader: Diana Wendorf
Club Fee: $15.00

Laura Heine Teeny Tiny Collage Class

Join Lori for a day of fabric collage! During this all day class you will learn how to assemble one of Laura Heine's whimsical Teeny Tiny Collages. These fun projects are a great way to use up those fabric pieces that you have been saving for just the right thing. This project is it, you have found it! Our sample is just one of several pattern choices for this class. The results are beautiful and the possibilities are endless!

Class Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lori Adameitz
Class Fee: $45.00

Midnight Open Sew

Are you looking for a fun way to spend a Friday night? Join Diana for Midnight Open Sew. Bring your current project, machine, and basic quilting supplies for 8 fun filled hours of just sewing.  The menu for October will be Tossed Green Salad, Chicken Stew, Bread, and Apple Crisp for dessert.

Continue to inspire your fellow quilters with your handiwork during Show-and-Tell, which will take place after supper.

Date:   Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 4:00pm-Midnight
Event Host: Diana Wendorf
Class Fee: $25.00

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. The menu for October will be Tossed Green Salad, Chicken Stew, Bread, and Apple Crisp for dessert.

Continue to inspire your fellow quilters with your handiwork during Show-and-Tell, which will take place after supper.

Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Host: Diana Wendorf
Class Fee: $25.00

Color In Quilting Lecture

Discover the wonderful world of color in quilting! Color is an essential and often underestimated aspect of quilting, standing as a cornerstone along side fabric selection, thread choice, and the quilt pattern.

In this lecture, you'll discover the world of color theory and its practical application in quilting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, the decisions surrounding color can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming.

Understanding the fundamentals of color will demystify color principles, and how color choice directly impacts and enhances your quilt projects. Gain valuable problem-solving strategies to address common color challenges that may arise during your projects.

Tammy's expertise in color theory will empower you to confidently diagnose and resolve color-related issues independently. By the end of this lecture, you'll have the tools to make informed and impactful color decisions in your quilting endeavors.

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Tammy Berry
Lecture Fee: $25.00
Format: This event is a lecture-only session

Color-filled Fabric Bowl Class

Enjoy the interplay of colorful fabrics and make decorative and useful bowls in this engaging sewing class! We will use the Bali Bowls pattern to learn two distinct methods for creating fabric bowls, both beginning with 2 ½-inch fabric strips. The first method uses double-sided fusible batting to stabilize the bowl, while the second method relies on clothesline to form the structure.

In this class, you will receive comprehensive tips for making and finishing your bowl to perfection. Whether you are a seasoned sewer or a beginner, you'll find this class enjoyable and rewarding.

Our instructor, Kris Livingston, brings extensive experience in Jelly roll rug making and fabric-wrapped clothesline bowls. With Kris's guidance, you'll master the techniques needed to create your own unique and beautiful fabric bowls.

Join us for a creative and fun-filled session where you'll leave with a project and new sewing skills!

Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Kris Livingston
Class Fee: $35.00

Barn Quilt Block Painting Class

Join Aryn and create your own unique barn quilt design on reclaimed barn wood! Locally sourced, carefully selected, sanded and assembled. Choose from nine beautiful designs! Pick your own color scheme and relax at Affinity For Quilts in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Designs include:
1. Pinwheel
2. Flag
3. Faded Star
4. Friendship Star
5. Marigold
6. Hidden Cross
7. Blue Cross
8. Tulips

Registration is handled by The Blue Fox and must be done using the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/395665475087

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Aryn Lill
Class Fee: $55.00 Follow like above to register. Class fee includes all supplies.

Sashiko Club

Join our Sashiko Club! This is an instructor led open stitching group. During your time together, you will work on your own individual projects and get tips and pointers from other stitchers, and our talented instructor Tammy Berry. During each club Tammy arrives prepared to share patterns, techniques, or a project she is working on. Stitchers are welcome any time throughout the year. Join us for every session or for a few sessions as your time allows.

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 9:30pm-12:30pm
Instructor: Tammy Berry
Class Fee: $15.00

Share the Pears Table Runner

Join us for a day with Susan creating the Share the Pears table runner. This fun 52”x72” quilt pattern is designed by Quiltfox Designs and is the perfect project to explore the nuances of applique, curved piecing and edges.

Under Susan's guidance, you'll learn the techniques of cutting fabric, planning your project using the mirror image technique while refining your curve sewing techniques. Through hands-on instruction and personalized attention, you will learn new skills while creating a runner for your own table or as a gift for a friend.

The pattern chosen for class works well using fat quarters, so you can easily use fabrics from your stash, something new that catches your eye or one of the kits available for the project.

To get the most from the class, we ask that you arrive fully equipped for a day of creativity and camaraderie. As with most of our classes, some prep work is required. Simply follow the instructions outlined in the supply list.

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Instructor: Susan Drabek
Class Fee: $35.00

Pet Portrait Quilt Class

Capture the essence of your beloved pet in fabric! In this one-day class, Linda will walk you through the steps to transform a photo of your pet into a small quilt using techniques that bring your photo to life. You'll learn how to replicate the colors, textures, and details of your pet’s image for a personalized, one-of-a-kind quilt.

Pre-Class Preparation
Before the class, there are a few steps you’ll need to complete as outlined on the supply list.

Join us for a fun, creative day, and leave with a quilted keepsake that showcases your pet!

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Instructor: Linda Heimerl
Class Fee: $55.00

Upcoming Quilt Shows

October 12-13, 2024
Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild 37th Annual Quilt Show
Location: Webster High School, 7564 W. Alder St, Webster, WI 54893
Hours: Saturday, October 12th 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, October 13th 10:00am-4:00pm
Admission: $5.00

October 18-19, 2024

Evening Star Quilters present A Quilters' Country Fair
Featuring: Member Quilt Exhibit, Crafters' Garage Sale, Guild Challenge Exhibit, Country Market Boutique, Raffle Quilt, Vendors, and Refreshments
Location: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN
Hours: Friday, October 18th 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday October 19th 9:00am-4:00pm
Admission: $5.00