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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


No Make It Monday
- Oct 02, 2023 10:00 am
No Make It Monday

Cost: $ FREE
BM2/3: BERNINA Mastery - 2 & 3 Series & older (10:15 am to 12:45 pm)
- Oct 04, 2023 10:15 am
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
LARMCert: Longarm Certification
- Oct 04, 2023 02:30 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
Underground Railroad Sampler
- Oct 05, 2023 10:15 am
If you would like to learn about how quilts helped the Underground Railroad or just learn to make a variety of blocks known as a sampler, Robin Atwood will be teaching a six week sampler class.

Cost: $ 150.00
Jolly Noel
- Oct 08, 2023 12:15 pm
Quilt design by Wendy Sheppard for Hoffman Fabrics, featuring Hoffman CA Fabrics Hand-dyed Watercolors. Spread your holiday cheer with this sweet quilt featuring snowflakes, poinsettias, Christmas trees and the word "Noel" adorned in gifts and ornaments.

Cost: $ 125.00
MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Oct 09, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
bernette Mastery b68, b62, b48, b42
- Oct 10, 2023 10:15 am
Master the coverstitch, chainstitch and combo stitch portion or your new bernetter serger.

Cost: $ 75.00
Bernette Mastery b37, b38
- Oct 10, 2023 02:00 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 include b37, b38.

Cost: $ 50.00
BM4/5: BERNINA Mastery - 4 & 5 Series and bernette 77 & 79 (10:15 am- 2:00 pm)
- Oct 11, 2023 10:15 am
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
Collage Quilt
- Oct 12, 2023 10:15 am
Choose one of the many patterns we offer from Laura Heine. Two sessions and will require work outside of class.

Cost: $ 60.00
BERNINA Software Inspirations 2023
- Oct 14, 2023 10:15 am
BERNINA Software Inspirations 2023 offers 10 sessions in person or virtually by ZOOM. The Annual Membership is $199.00. Each individual session is $25.00. Session titles are listed below. Each session includes a recorded video presentation by Debbi Lashbrook, BERNINA's Designer Software expert. William McConnell of COTTONWOOD will present the hands-on class. You will receive a step-by-step handout of the project/technique and design(s) or artwork files, as needed.

Cost: $ 199.00
BME: BERNINA Mastery - Embroidery, Saturday, postponed to October 14, 2023
- Oct 14, 2023 01:00 pm
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
LARMCert: Longarm Certification
- Oct 14, 2023 01:30 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
Sewers of All Ages - Sack O' Lantern
- Oct 15, 2023 01:00 pm
Learn basic sewing skills while you make a box bottom bag with a drawstring perfect for Halloween! Colors will vary. Price of class includes kit.

Cost: $ 40.00
MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Oct 16, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
Computerized Quilting
- Oct 17, 2023 10:15 pm
No need to send your quilt out when you have and embroidery machine! Learn to quilt your projects in the hoop with a multitude of quilting designs to choose from.

Cost: $ 60.00
BM7/8: BERNINA Mastery - 7 & 8 Series (10:15 am to 4:00 pm)
- Oct 18, 2023 10:15 am
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 Sewing: Circle Skirt
- Oct 20, 2023 10:15 am
Learn basic sewing skills while you make a circle skirt. You will insert a zipper, add a waistband and hem.

Cost: $ 60.00
MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Oct 23, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Mastery Overlocker/Serger L890, L860
- Oct 24, 2023 10:15 am
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
BMCOV: BERNINA Mastery Coverstitch, Chainstitch and Combostitch L890
- Oct 24, 2023 01:15 pm
This class will introduce you to the additional stitches available on the L890 - Coverstitch, Chainstitch and Combostitch.

Cost: $ 75.00
BME: BERNINA Mastery - Embroidery (10:15am-2:15pm)
- Oct 25, 2023 10:15 am
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
BERNINA Mastery - BERNINA Sewing Machines
- Oct 28, 2023 10:15 am
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
MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Oct 30, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
Bobbin' for Bobbins
- Oct 31, 2023 10:00 am
Let's have some fun - bob for the bobbin with the greatest discount!

Cost: $ FREE
BM2/3: BERNINA Mastery - 2 & 3 Series & older (10:15 am to 12:45 pm)
- Nov 01, 2023 10:15 am
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
Walk I
- Nov 04, 2023 10:15 am
Sometimes quilting can be the scariest part of making a quilt. In this class, you'll learn a new way to bring more dimension and texture to your quilts using your walking foot! This class features a comprehensive set of walking foot quilting basics that provide a solid foundation for quilting with ease, quality, and creativity.

Cost: $ 60.00
MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Nov 06, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
Bernette Mastery b33, b 35 & b05
- Nov 07, 2023 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
- Nov 07, 2023 02:00 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 include b37, b38.

Cost: $ 50.00
BM4/5: BERNINA Mastery - 4 & 5 Series and bernette 77 & 79 (10:15 am- 2:00 pm)
- Nov 08, 2023 10:15 am
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
- Nov 09, 2023 10:15 am
BOM Red Robin 84" X 92" finished quilt

Cost: $ 150.00
Sew Like A PRO, a BERNINA Stitchwise Event
- Nov 10, 2023 09:00 am
You have heard about it - now come sew on it, the new 790PRO machine from BERNINA. This is your opportunity to try before you buy! BERNINA Educator --- will lead you through all the incredible new features during this 2 - day event.

Cost: $ 159.00
MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Nov 13, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
Bernette Serger Mastery b44, b48, b64, b68
- Nov 14, 2023 10:15 am
Learn to master your Serger overlock. Bernette b44, b48 and b64, & b68

Cost: $ 50.00
BM7/8: BERNINA Mastery - 7 & 8 Series (10:15 am to 4:00 pm)
- Nov 15, 2023 10:15 am
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
BERNINA Software Inspirations 2023
- Nov 18, 2023 10:15 am
BERNINA Software Inspirations 2023 offers 10 sessions in person or virtually by ZOOM. The Annual Membership is $199.00. Each individual session is $25.00. Session titles are listed below. Each session includes a recorded video presentation by Debbi Lashbrook, BERNINA's Designer Software expert. William McConnell of COTTONWOOD will present the hands-on class. You will receive a step-by-step handout of the project/technique and design(s) or artwork files, as needed.

Cost: $ 199.00
BME: BERNINA Mastery - Embroidery, Saturday, postponed to October 14, 2023
- Nov 18, 2023 01:00 pm
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
Sewers of All Ages - Simple Dirndl Skirt
- Nov 19, 2023 01:00 pm
Learn about your sewing machine and basic sewing skills while you make a simple dirndl skirt with casing and elastic waistband.

Cost: $ 40.00
MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Nov 20, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
COTTONWOOD will close at 2:00 pm
- Nov 22, 2023 10:00 am
Holiday Eve

Cost: $ FREE
Happy Thanksgiving - COTTONWOOD will be closed!
- Nov 23, 2023 10:00 am
In order to allow our staff to enjoy time with their families, we will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Nov 27, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
BME: BERNINA Mastery - Embroidery (10:15am-2:15pm)
- Nov 29, 2023 10:15 am
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
Holiday Open House (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
- Dec 02, 2023 10:00 am
Join us for Holiday Festivities! Come in to see the class projects and meet the teachers for January, February and March 2024. Demonstrations. Specials. Gifts. Refreshments.

MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Dec 04, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
BM2/3: BERNINA Mastery - 2 & 3 Series & older (10:15 am to 12:45 pm)
- Dec 06, 2023 10:15 am
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
BERNINA Mastery - BERNINA Sewing Machines
- Dec 09, 2023 10:15 am
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
MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Dec 11, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
bernette Mastery b68, b62, b48, b42
- Dec 12, 2023 10:15 am
Master the coverstitch, chainstitch and combo stitch portion or your new bernetter serger.

Cost: $ 75.00
BM4/5: BERNINA Mastery - 4 & 5 Series and bernette 77 & 79 (10:15 am- 2:00 pm)
- Dec 13, 2023 10:15 am
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
Sewers of All Ages - Holiday Stocking
- Dec 17, 2023 01:00 pm
Learn basic sewing skills while you make a simple Holiday Stocking using June Taylor's quilt as you go method. Colors will vary. Cost includes kit.

Cost: $ 40.00
MIM-101821: MIM-Make It Monday (10:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Dec 18, 2023 10:00 am
Can you make it Monday? Join us for a sew-in. Bring your project, lunch or snack and join other sewists for the day in our classroom. Bring your own machine or reserve a BERNINA. PLEASE NOTE: We close at 4:00pm on Mondays, May 29, July 4, and September 4.

Cost: $ FREE
BM7/8: BERNINA Mastery - 7 & 8 Series (10:15 am to 4:00 pm)
- Dec 20, 2023 10:15 am
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
Merry Christmas - COTTONWOOD will be closed
- Dec 25, 2023 10:00 am
In order for our staff to enjoy time with their families, COTTONWOOD will be closed Christmas Day

BME: BERNINA Mastery - Embroidery (10:15am-2:15pm)
- Dec 27, 2023 10:15 am
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
BQSLA Rental: BQSLA-Rental- BERNINA Q Series Longarm Rental
- Jan 06, 2024 12:00 pm
Longarm Rental

Cost: $ 50.00


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