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Class Policies




  1. Upon registration, you will receive a supply list and/or applicable kit fees. Our staff will assist you in selecting fabrics and supplies appropriate for the class project.
  2. Class will be cancelled if the minimum number of students is not met 2 weeks prior to the scheduled class date.  Your class fee will be refunded or credited on a store Gift Card. Classes will be cancelled 3 weeks prior to the class date if no students are registered.
  3. Should you need to cancel, refunds will be made up to two weeks prior to the scheduled class date or if your seat is refilled.
  4. Unless otherwise stated, class supply purchases will apply towards our rewards program - Cotton Club.
  5. BERNINA machines are available for in-class use. Advance notice is requested.
  6. Private lessons are available and must be scheduled in advance to allow teachers to prepare your lesson. Fees are $50 per hour for most topics. Check with us for details.
  7. Inclement Weather Policy: If Charlottesville City and Albemarle County Schools are closed, classes will be cancelled and rescheduled. Your class fee will be refunded or credited if you are unable to attend the snow make-up date.
  8. The shop may/may not be open, depending on the severity of the travel conditions. Call the shop at 434-244-9975 for message updates regarding shop hours and classes.

Classes


Make It Monday
- Mar 18, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
Cottage Shirt Workshop
- Mar 19, 2024 10:15 am

Learn Garment Sewing with this casual and comfortable Cottage Shirt. 2 3 hour sessions with sewing homework between classes.

Cost: $ 60.00
Basic Operation for BERNINA Sewing Machines Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. space is limited, register early. BERNINA Mastery class for 740, 770, 790, & 880.

Cost: $ 75.00
Beginning Quilt Making
- Mar 21, 2024 01:00 pm

Whether you have sewn a stitch or not, this class may be for you! If you have an interest in quilting, you will learn all the basics and finish with a beautiful quilt.

Cost: $ 120.00
Math of the Quilt
- Mar 22, 2024 10:15 am

In this class, you will learn how to make all the calculations necessary to design a quilt, alter an existing pattern, or figure out how to make a quilt you have seen and fallen in love with. The class will cover everything from determining the size of pieces necessary to create the block(s), to calculating all fabric requirements, to altering the layout of a quilt (strait-set to on-point and vice versa).

Cost: $ 30.00
A general mastery class to cover all BERNINA Sewing Machines. This class is intended for those who cannot attend the more machine specific classes on Wednesday.

Cost: $ 75.00
Make It Monday
- Mar 25, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
Learn what you need to know to master about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new Serger/Overlocker bernette b44, b48 and b64, & b68

Cost: $ 50.00
bernette Mastery b68, b62, b48, b42
- Mar 26, 2024 01:30 pm

Master the coverstitch, chainstitch and combo stitch portion or your new bernette serger/overlocker.

Cost: $ 75.00
Learn what you need to know to be successful with machine embroidery and computerized quilting, while you learn the basic operation, care and maintenance of your new embroidery machine. All BERNINA and Bernette embroidery machines and owners are welcome.

Cost: $ 75.00
Cook up a great brunch for your family and friends.

Make It Monday
- Apr 01, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
Sewing Machine - Basic Operation for BERNINA Sewing Machines. Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. Space is limited, register early. This class will include a variety of machine models. BERNINA 215, 220, 230, 240, 325, 335, 350, 380 Machines are welcome. If you have an older 4 or 6 series machine, this is the class for you. Please ask about a Mastery Workbook.

Cost: $ 75.00
Longarm Certification
- Apr 03, 2024 02:00 pm

Instruction on the BERNINA Q24 on a frame for the purpose of certification, which allows students to rent time on our BERNINA Longarm for free-motion quilting.

Cost: $ 100.00
Tiramisu
- Apr 05, 2024 10:15 am

A quick, easy and yet beautiful quilt project, perfect for Confident Beginner and beyond. Choose your own fabrics or use our Tiramisu Quilt kit. You will need 20 Fat Quarters with a combination of light and dark.

Cost: $ 60.00
Create Memories with a T-Shirt Quilt
- Apr 06, 2024 10:15 am

Create a memorable quality keepsake quilt.

Cost: $ 75.00
Make It Monday
- Apr 08, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
You will learn the basic operation of your new BERNINA Overlocker/Serger L890, L860 Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care, and maintenance of your new machine.

Cost: $ 75.00
This class will introduce you to the additional stitches available on the L890 - Coverstitch, Chainstitch and Combostitch.

Cost: $ 75.00
Sewing Machine - Basic Operation for BERNINA Sewing Machines. Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. Space is limited, register early.
BERNINA 435, 475, 480, 535, 570, 590 NG and bernette 77 &79 Machines are welcome. (This is a change.)

Cost: $ 75.00
Red Robin -6 session Block of the Month
- Apr 11, 2024 10:15 am

BOM Red Robin 84" X 92" finished quilt

Cost: $ 100.00
Know Your Machine
- Apr 13, 2024 10:15 am

Nothing can be more frustrating than a jammed up sewing machine. Let us take you through the basics of machine threading, tension, maintenance and more.

Cost: $ 30.00
Longarm Certification
- Apr 13, 2024 02:00 pm

Instruction on the BERNINA Q24 on a frame for the purpose of certification, which allows students to rent time on our BERNINA Longarm for free-motion quilting.

Cost: $ 100.00
Sleeping animals and nature motives is the theme for this collection, Hibernation. The designs are inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement with lighter elements on a dark background and a layered look, perfect for autumn and winter projects. The Happy Holidays Quilt turns this collection into a Christmas quilt with a vintage appeal, sure to become a family heirloom.

Cost: $ 159.00
Make It Monday
- Apr 15, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
Basic Operation for BERNINA Sewing Machines Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. space is limited, register early. BERNINA Mastery class for 740, 770, 790, & 880.

Cost: $ 75.00
Students will learn to design and make a machine embroidered wall hanging quilt with fabrics and design collection of their choice.

Cost: $ 60.00
Quilted Backpack
- Apr 19, 2024 10:15 am

The 'Quilter's Rucksack' is a quilted back pack that comes in 3 sizes - Toddler, Kid, Adult.

Cost: $ 75.00
BERNINA Software Building Blocks 2024
- Apr 20, 2024 10:15 am

Join BERNINA Educator Debbi Lashbrook and COTTONWOOD Software Educator William McConnell in the new Building Blocks of Software 9. There will be 6 lessons - February, April, June, August, October and December 2024. Each Lesson will include a Direct Playable Video Lesson, PDF PowerPoint Slide Presentation, PDF Handouts and Files needed to complete the Lesson.

Cost: $ 199.00
Learn what you need to know to be successful with machine embroidery while you learn the basic operation, care and maintenance of your new embroidery machine. All BERNINA and Bernette Embroidery machines and owners welcome. Space is limited, register early.

Cost: $ 75.00
Make It Monday
- Apr 22, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
You will learn the basic operation of your new BERNINA or Bernette Overlocker/serger L850, L460, L450 Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care, and maintenance of your new machine.

Cost: $ 75.00
Pajama Pants or Casual Shorts
- Apr 23, 2024 05:30 pm

Learn to sew while you make a pair of pajama pants or casual shorts. This is a fun beginner pattern project. Pajama bottoms are easy and quick to make. Once you've made one pair, you'll want to make more...

Cost: $ 40.00
Learn what you need to know to be successful with machine embroidery and computerized quilting, while you learn the basic operation, care and maintenance of your new embroidery machine. All BERNINA and Bernette embroidery machines and owners are welcome.

Cost: $ 75.00
A general mastery class to cover all BERNINA Sewing Machines. This class is intended for those who cannot attend the more machine specific classes on Wednesday.

Cost: $ 75.00
Make It Monday
- Apr 29, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
Sewing Machine - Basic Operation for BERNINA Sewing Machines. Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. Space is limited, register early. This class will include a variety of machine models. BERNINA 215, 220, 230, 240, 325, 335, 350, 380 Machines are welcome. If you have an older 4 or 6 series machine, this is the class for you. Please ask about a Mastery Workbook.

Cost: $ 75.00
Longarm Certification
- May 01, 2024 02:00 pm

Instruction on the BERNINA Q24 on a frame for the purpose of certification, which allows students to rent time on our BERNINA Longarm for free-motion quilting.

Cost: $ 100.00
Thread Catcher
- May 05, 2024 01:00 pm

You will leave with a completed thread catcher for home or classes. Make them for all of your friends. They make great gifts.

Cost: $ 40.00
Make It Monday
- May 06, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
bernette Mastery b33, b 35 & b05
- May 07, 2024 10:15 am

Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your Bernette b33, b35 & b05.

Cost: $ 50.00
bernette Mastery b37, b38
- May 07, 2024 01:30 pm

Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. Space is limited, register early. This class will cover the bernette b37, b38.

Cost: $ 50.00
Sewing Machine - Basic Operation for BERNINA Sewing Machines. Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. Space is limited, register early.
BERNINA 435, 475, 480, 535, 570, 590 NG and bernette 77 &79 Machines are welcome. (This is a change.)

Cost: $ 75.00
Running Wild Tablerunner
- May 09, 2024 10:15 am

We will make the "Running Wild Tablerunner" in this class.

Cost: $ 40.00
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Cost: $ 40.00
Rulerwork - Designing with Circles
- May 11, 2024 12:30 pm

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Cost: $ 50.00
COTTONWOOD will be closed

Make It Monday
- May 13, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
Cottage Shirt Workshop
- May 14, 2024 10:15 am

Learn Garment Sewing with this casual and comfortable Cottage Shirt. 2 3 hour sessions with sewing homework between classes.

Cost: $ 60.00
Basic Operation for BERNINA Sewing Machines Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. space is limited, register early. BERNINA Mastery class for 740, 770, 790, & 880.

Cost: $ 75.00
Learn how to make your embroidery hoop do more for you by creating beautiful Computerized Quilting (Edge to Edge [E2E]).

Cost: $ 60.00
Make It Monday
- May 20, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
Learn what you need to know to master about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new Serger/Overlocker bernette b44, b48 and b64, & b68

Cost: $ 50.00
bernette Mastery b68, b62, b48, b42
- May 21, 2024 01:30 pm

Master the coverstitch, chainstitch and combo stitch portion or your new bernette serger/overlocker.

Cost: $ 75.00
Learn what you need to know to be successful with machine embroidery and computerized quilting, while you learn the basic operation, care and maintenance of your new embroidery machine. All BERNINA and Bernette embroidery machines and owners are welcome.

Cost: $ 75.00
Students will learn how to make a bowl from rope constructed on their sewing machine. Then we will embroider a design on the bowl and finish construction for a completed bowl to give as a gift or to decorate their home.

Cost: $ 60.00
Indigo Bay
- May 24, 2024 01:30 pm

A quick, easy and yet beautiful quilt project, perfect for confident beginner and beyond. Choose your own fabric or use our Blue Meadow at Indigo Bay Quilt kit.

Cost: $ 50.00
Longarm Certification
- May 25, 2024 02:00 pm

Instruction on the BERNINA Q24 on a frame for the purpose of certification, which allows students to rent time on our BERNINA Longarm for free-motion quilting.

Cost: $ 100.00
MD: Memorial Day (close at 4:00pm)
- May 27, 2024 10:00 am

Memorial Day

Cost: $ FREE
Make It Monday
- May 27, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
Make It Monday
- Jun 03, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
You will learn the basic operation of your new BERNINA Overlocker/Serger L890, L860 Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care, and maintenance of your new machine.

Cost: $ 75.00
This class will introduce you to the additional stitches available on the L890 - Coverstitch, Chainstitch and Combostitch.

Cost: $ 75.00
Sewing Machine - Basic Operation for BERNINA Sewing Machines. Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. Space is limited, register early. This class will include a variety of machine models. BERNINA 215, 220, 230, 240, 325, 335, 350, 380 Machines are welcome. If you have an older 4 or 6 series machine, this is the class for you. Please ask about a Mastery Workbook.

Cost: $ 75.00
Longarm Certification
- Jun 05, 2024 02:00 pm

Instruction on the BERNINA Q24 on a frame for the purpose of certification, which allows students to rent time on our BERNINA Longarm for free-motion quilting.

Cost: $ 100.00
Beginning Quilt Making
- Jun 06, 2024 01:00 pm

Whether you have sewn a stitch or not, this class may be for you! If you have an interest in quilting, you will learn all the basics and finish with a beautiful quilt.

Cost: $ 120.00
Patriotic 3-Yard Quilt
- Jun 07, 2024 10:15 am

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Cost: $ 60.00
Longarm Certification
- Jun 08, 2024 02:00 pm

Instruction on the BERNINA Q24 on a frame for the purpose of certification, which allows students to rent time on our BERNINA Longarm for free-motion quilting.

Cost: $ 100.00
Make It Monday
- Jun 10, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
Midi Bag
- Jun 11, 2024 10:15 am

Use Quiltsmart to make this cute bag.

Cost: $ 60.00
Sewing Machine - Basic Operation for BERNINA Sewing Machines. Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. Space is limited, register early.
BERNINA 435, 475, 480, 535, 570, 590 NG and bernette 77 &79 Machines are welcome. (This is a change.)

Cost: $ 75.00
Learn what you need to know to be successful with machine embroidery while you learn the basic operation, care and maintenance of your new embroidery machine. All BERNINA and Bernette Embroidery machines and owners welcome. Space is limited, register early.

Cost: $ 75.00
Make It Monday
- Jun 17, 2024 10:15 am

Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. Register to reserve a seat!

Cost: $ FREE
You will learn the basic operation of your new BERNINA or Bernette Overlocker/serger L850, L460, L450 Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care, and maintenance of your new machine.

Cost: $ 75.00
Basic Operation for BERNINA Sewing Machines Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, accessories, needles, threads, care and maintenance of your new sewing machine. space is limited, register early. BERNINA Mastery class for 740, 770, 790, & 880.

Cost: $ 75.00
No Make It Monday
- Jun 24, 2024 10:00 am

No Make It Monday

Cost: $ FREE
Kids Sewing Camp
- Jun 24, 2024 10:00 am

Introduce children (ages 7-13) to hand and machine sewing while making shorts and a tote bag.

Cost: $ 125.00
Learn what you need to know to be successful with machine embroidery while you learn the basic operation, care and maintenance of your new embroidery machine. All BERNINA and Bernette Embroidery machines and owners welcome. Space is limited, register early.

Cost: $ 75.00
Learn what you need to know to be successful with machine embroidery while you learn the basic operation, care and maintenance of your new embroidery machine. All BERNINA and Bernette Embroidery machines and owners welcome. Space is limited, register early.

Cost: $ 75.00
Learn what you need to know to be successful with machine embroidery while you learn the basic operation, care and maintenance of your new embroidery machine. All BERNINA and Bernette Embroidery machines and owners welcome. Space is limited, register early.

Cost: $ 75.00