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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 (10 am to 4 pm)
- Jul 26, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA Mastery - Embroidery (10:15 am to 1:15 pm)
- Jul 28, 2021 10:15 am
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. Bring your lunch.

Cost: $ 75.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Aug 02, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
KQC- 0821 Kids Quilt Camp! " "Take Five" Quilt (10:15am to 12:45 pm)
- Aug 02, 2021 10:15 am
We'll make a "Take 5 Quilt" using 5 fabrics in 5 days. You'll leave with a finished quilt.

Cost: $ 125.00
BERNINA Mastery - 2 & 3 Series (10:15 am to 12:45 pm)
- Aug 04, 2021 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.

Cost: $ 50.00
Sashed Blocks Baby Quilt (10:15 am to 2:15 pm)
- Aug 05, 2021 10:15 am
Learn about sashing and working with different sized squares and rectangles while you make a baby quilt or small lap quilt during this 2 four hour sessions class. Quilt top - 39" x 49".

Cost: $ 80.00
Paper Piecing All Year Round - Acorns or Squirrel -(1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Aug 07, 2021 12:00 pm
Start with the book Paper Piecing All Year Round, by Mary Hertel, and stitch you way through the year with Marilyn. Or just register for a class or two. Stitch a couple of Acorns or a Squirrel for September.

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Aug 09, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
For Rosa 7 Month BOM (10:15 am - 1:15 pm)
- Aug 13, 2021 10:15 am
Let Nancy Koyanik lead you through this beautifully designed Block of the Month
At the end of 7 Months you will have a 91" by 91" quilt.
Fabric and pattern designed by Nancy Rink for Marcus Fabrics.
Fabric kit available.

Cost: $ 75.00
Community Studio: Software - Blending Colors with Debbi Lashbrook & Venitta McCall (9:45am to 12:15pm)
- Aug 14, 2021 09:45 am
Investigate different ways to blend threads in BERNINA Embroidery Software. Lesson and video prepared by Debbi Lashbrook. Class, hands-on instruction and discussion led by Venitta McCall.

Cost: $ 25.00
BERNINA Studio: DesignWorks - Creating Applique in DesignWorks with Debbi Lashbrook & Venitta McCall (1:15 am to 4:00 pm)
- Aug 14, 2021 01:15 pm
Did you know you can create applique designs in DesignWorks? Explore how in this primer. You'll learn multiple applique types and see how easy it is to create your own! Lesson and video prepared by Debbi Lashbrook. Class, hands-on instruction and discussion led by Venitta McCall.

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Aug 16, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA Mastery - Embroidery (10:15 am to 1:15 pm)
- Aug 21, 2021 10:15 am
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. Bring your lunch.

Cost: $ 75.00
Community Studio: Embroidery - Pillow Panels for Every Season with Julie Bridgeman & Susan Christopher (2:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Aug 21, 2021 02:00 pm
Be ready for the changing seasons ans make four embroidered pillow panels. We'll create our own seasonal sayings and designs using built-in embroidery fonts and designs. Then, we'll stitch out the designs with buttonholes using Pinpoint Placement. When you finish these,you'll want to make more for holidays and special occasions! Panels designed to fit pillow constructed in Community Studio: Sewing Lesson 1. Lesson and video prepared by Judy Hahner. Class, hands-on instruction and discussion led by Susan Christopher

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Aug 23, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
SBQ-0821 Scalloped Basket (10:15 am - 1:15 pm)
- Aug 24, 2021 10:15 am
Quick and easy project for storage and also makes a great gift.

Cost: $ 30.00
Tiling Made Easy (12 pm - 4pm)
- Aug 29, 2021 12:00 pm
Learn how simple and easy it is to create an OSED tiling scene.

Cost: $ 40.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Aug 30, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Paper Piecing All Year Round - Cat with Bow Tie or Cat with Hat (1:30 pm to 4:30 pm)
- Sep 04, 2021 01:30 pm
Start with the book Paper Piecing All Year Round, by Mary Hertel, and stitch you way through the year with Marilyn. Or just register for a class or two. Stitch a crazy Cat with Bow Tie or Cat with Hat for October.

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Sep 06, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Blue Ribbon Block of the Month (10:15 am - 12:15 pm)
- Sep 07, 2021 10:15 am
Join Robin monthly as she leads you through this delightful quilt combining pre-printed panels and pieced blocks. Hand embroidery optional.

Cost: $ 75.00
BERNINA Mastery - 4 & 5 Series (10:15 am- 2:15 pm)
- Sep 08, 2021 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 and 590 NG Machines are welcome.

Cost: $ 50.00
Community Studio: Quilting - Rulerwork Quilting with Heather Stadelman and Bonnie Barthelemy (10:15 am - 12:45 pm)
- Sep 11, 2021 10:15 am
Small, simple projects are a great way to fall in love with a new technique. In this lesson, you will discuss the piecing and construction of an autumnal appliqued wall hanging and learn how to use rulerwork to quilt. Rulers, and their accessories like the Echo Quilting Clips, can help you creat beautiful, smooth quilting in no time! Lesson and video prepared by Heather Stadelman . Class, hands-on instruction and discussion led by Bonnie Barthelemy. Note: This lesson will be taught on a Q Series table model.

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Sep 13, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
National Jelly Roll Day Sew-In (10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
- Sep 18, 2021 10:00 am
Bring a lunch and join us for a day of sewing fun! Start with your favorite Jelly Roll or pick out a new one while you are here. We'll provide the pattern and jelly roll snacks.

Cost: $ FREE
Kids Sew Too, American Sewing Guild Neighborhood Chapter (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Sep 18, 2021 10:00 am
For the young sewist(s) in your household, a morning of crafting, learning and community service.

Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Sep 20, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Edge to Edge Quilting on your Embroidery Machine (10:15 am to 4:15 pm)
- Sep 25, 2021 10:15 am
Use your embroidery machine to quilt your own projects. Finish your quilts quicker and more efficiently while taking advantage of the features of your embroidery machine. Bring a lunch and join us for a fun day of quilting!

Cost: $ 60.00
Tiling Made Easy (12 pm - 4pm)
- Sep 26, 2021 12:00 pm
Learn how simple and easy it is to create an OSED tiling scene.

Cost: $ 40.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Sep 27, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Original Sewing and Quilt Expo-OSQE
- Oct 01, 2021 09:00 am
Fredericksburg Expo Center Thursday - Saturday, September 30 - October 2, 2021 https://www.sewingexpo.com/Events/Fredericksburg,VA.aspx

Cost: $ FREE
Paper Piecing All Year Round - Turkey or Turkey with Hat (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Oct 02, 2021 01:30 pm
Start with the book Paper Piecing All Year Round, by Mary Hertel, and stitch you way through the year with Marilyn. Or just register for a class or two. Stitch a Turkey or Turkey with a Hat for November.

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Oct 04, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Community Studio: Software - Digitizing for Trims with Debbi Lashbrook & Venitta McCall (10:15 am - 12:45 pm)
- Oct 09, 2021 10:15 am
Learn how to create your own pattern runs in the software. Lesson and video prepared by Debbi Lashbrook. Class, hands-on instruction and discussion led by Venitta McCall.

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Oct 11, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA Academy Mastery Make--Artistry Edition (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
- Oct 15, 2021 08:00 am
In this 2 day event, customers will explore creative possibilities as they learn new sewing, quilting, and embroidery techniques. Bring a lunch and join us for a fun day of techniques.

Cost: $ 149.00
Kids Sew Too, American Sewing Guild Neighborhood Chapter (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Oct 16, 2021 10:00 am
For the young sewist(s) in your household, a morning of crafting, learning and community service.

Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Oct 18, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Community Studio: Sewing - Mini-Quilt with Circle Applique & Decorative Stitches with Julie Bridgeman & Susan Christopher (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Oct 19, 2021 01:30 pm
Learn circle applique with BERNINA Circular Embroidery Attachment #83. Using satin stitches and other decorative stitches, we'll learn two ways to use the attachment. First, we'll make the applique and second we'll create echo quilting. Directional couching feet and walking feet will be shown also as options to add finishing touches. By the end of class, you'll have a beautiful mini-quilt to adorn your sewing room! Lesson and video prepared by Julie Bridgeman. Class, hands-on instruction and discussion led by .

Cost: $ 25.00
Community Studio: Embroidery - Embroidered In-the-Hoop Coasters with Sylvain Bergeron & Susan Christopher (2:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Oct 23, 2021 02:00 pm
Embroidery adds both flair and dimension to a simple coaster. But why stop there? While the top of the coaster is already in the hoop to be embroidered, why not assemble the coaster at the same time? With a simple demonstration of how the in-the-hoop coaster design was created, you can create a set of coasters in one hooping and in no time at all. After all, we all need great gift ideas that won't take too much time! instruction and discussion led by Susan Christopher

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Oct 25, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA Mastery - Embroidery (10:15 am to 1:15 pm)
- Oct 30, 2021 10:15 am
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. Bring your lunch.

Cost: $ 75.00
Happy Halloween - Let's Bob for Bobbins! (noon - 4 pm)
- Oct 31, 2021 12:00 pm
No not apples, Bobbins! See if you can grab the biggest bobbin from the cauldron. Discounts are tied to the bobbin. Applies to all regularly priced items.

Cost: $ FREE
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Nov 01, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA Studio: DesignWorks - Hand-in-Hand with DesignerPlus 8 Software and DesignWorks with Debbi Lashbrook and Venitta McCall (10:15 am - 12:45 pm)
- Nov 06, 2021 10:15 am
Did you know you can create applique designs in DesignWorks? Explore how in this primer. You'll learn multiple applique types and see how easy it is to create your own! Lesson and video prepared by Debbi Lashbrook. Class, hands-on instruction and discussion led by Venitta McCall.

Cost: $ 25.00
Paper Piecing All Year Round - A couple of kooky Christmas Pups (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Nov 06, 2021 01:30 pm
Start with the book Paper Piecing All Year Round, by Mary Hertel, and stitch you way through the year with Marilyn. Or just register for a class or two. Stitch a couple kooky Christmas for December.

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Nov 08, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Nov 15, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Kids Sew Too, American Sewing Guild Neighborhood Chapter (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Nov 20, 2021 10:00 am
For the young sewist(s) in your household, a morning of crafting, learning and community service.

Community Studio: Quilting - Whole Cloth Table Runner with Denise Jones and Bonnie Barthelemy (10:15 am - 12:45 pm)
- Nov 20, 2021 10:15 am
For lovers of quilting itself, sometimes less is truly more. This whole cloth project will allow you to make quilting the star of the show! Use Art & Stitch in tandem with Q-Matic to create and place your quilting motifs with an artful eye. Lesson and video prepared by Denise Jones . Class, hands-on instruction and discussion led by Bonnie Barthelemy. Note: This lesson will be taught on a Q Series on a frame with Q-Matic.

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Nov 22, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Happy Thanksgiving - COTTONWOOD will be closed
- Nov 24, 2021 10:00 am
In order to allow our staff to enjoy time with their families, we will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

Happy Thanksgiving. Cottonwood will be closed.
- Nov 25, 2021 10:00 am
Closed for Thanksgiving. Enjoy the day with family and friends!

Cost: $ FREE
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Nov 29, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Holiday Open House (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
- Dec 04, 2021 10:00 am
Join us for Holiday Festivities! Come in to see the class projects and meet the teachers for January, February and March 2022. Demonstrations. Specials. Gifts. Refreshments.

Community Studio: Software - What's New with Software with Debbi Lashbrook & Venitta McCall (10:15 am - 12:45 pm)
- Dec 04, 2021 10:15 am
Learn how software can elevate your creativity in new and exciting ways. Lesson and video prepared by Debbi Lashbrook. Class, hands-on instruction and discussion led by Venitta McCall.

Cost: $ 25.00
Paper Piecing All Year Round - A pair of jolly Snowmen (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Dec 04, 2021 01:30 pm
Start with the book Paper Piecing All Year Round, by Mary Hertel, and stitch you way through the year with Marilyn. Or just register for a class or two. Stitch a pair of jolly Snowmen for January.

Cost: $ 25.00
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Dec 06, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Dec 13, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Kids Sew Too, American Sewing Guild Neighborhood Chapter (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Dec 18, 2021 10:00 am
For the young sewist(s) in your household, a morning of crafting, learning and community service.

Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Dec 20, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Merry Christmas - COTTONWOOD will be closed
- Dec 25, 2021 10:00 am
In order for our staff to enjoy time with their families, COTTONWOOD will be closed Christmas Day

Make It Monday (10 am to 4 pm)
- Dec 27, 2021 10:00 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.

Cost: $ FREE
Paper Piecing All Year Round - A Valentine with Bow or a Valentine with Arrow (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Jan 08, 2022 01:30 pm
Start with the book Paper Piecing All Year Round, by Mary Hertel, and stitch you way through the year with Marilyn. Or just register for a class or two. Stitch a couple of Valentines for those you love and be ready for February.

Cost: $ 25.00
Paper Piecing All Year Round - A Gnome with Fish or a Gnome with Flower (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Feb 05, 2022 01:30 pm
Start with the book Paper Piecing All Year Round, by Mary Hertel, and stitch you way through the year with Marilyn. Or just register for a class or two. Stitch a couple of Gnomes for luck in March.

Cost: $ 25.00
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Fest Bus Trip - February 24- 27, 2022
- Feb 24, 2022 07:00 am
Join the fun. Take the bus! No Driving, No Parking.

Cost: $ 60.00
Paper Piecing All Year Round - Bunny or Chick in a Pot (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Mar 05, 2022 01:30 pm
Start with the book Paper Piecing All Year Round, by Mary Hertel, and stitch your way through the year with Marilyn and other paper piecing enthusiasts. Or just register for a class or two to learn the technique. Stitch a Bunny or Chick in a Flower Pot for April.

Cost: $ 25.00
Paper Piecing All Year Round - Butterfly (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Apr 02, 2022 01:30 am
Start with the book Paper Piecing All Year Round, by Mary Hertel, and stitch your way through the year with Marilyn and other paper piecing enthusiasts. Or just register for a class or two to learn the technique. Stitch a Butterfly for May.

Cost: $ 25.00


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