Course Description: You will learn basic crochet terms, stitches and work on projects.

Notes: There is an $18 supply fee payable at the first class to cover the supplies needed.

Class Leader Bio(s): Barbie Brink was born #12 of 14 children in Ohio. In 1997 she left Campbell’s Soup to open a special occasion/bridal seamstress and Embroidery business and crocheting was a welcome way to relax. In 2020 she moved to Florida and started a quest to master the art of making Amigurumi, which is the art of making dolls and animals.

Course Description: There is so much more to knitting than just Knit 1 and Purl 2. Come join us to learn the basic knit stitch and purl stitch and expand those skills to include casting on, increases, decreases, lace work, in-the-round projects and pattern reading. Once you learn these building blocks, you can make hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, shawls, blankets, socks and so much more. This is a 7-week class starting January 24.

Notes: This is a 7-week class starting January 24. The class requires around 200 yards of worsted weight yarn (not cotton) and a pair of size 8 straight or circular needles. You have the option of purchasing these supplies from me on the first day of class for $15.

Class Leader Bio(s): Kristine Matthews initially learned to knit in a junior high school home economics class and she picked it back up when she was pregnant with her second child. That was 22 years ago and today she’s rarely without a pretty yarn and needles somewhere close by.

Course Description: This is the course to take if you are curious about or interested in starting a hobby in machine embroidery! We will complete 6 basic embroidery projects to build confidence at the process of machine embroidery. We will be using BERNINA embroidery machines provided by Stitcher’s Quest for this class. This is a 6-week starting January 27.

Notes: 6-week class meeting January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 3. Stitcher’s Quest will provide embroidery machines for students to use during class – 2 students per machine. Students will work through projects together with the instructor. A $80 kit fee will be collected at the first class to cover supplies: stabilizers, threads, fabric and miscellaneous items needed for class. Students should bring basic sewing tools to class (snips, seam ripper, pins, etc).

Class Leader Bio(s): April Jaehn has been working at SQ for 7 years. She is retired military and an avid quilter. She travels extensively for Embroidery Online teaching machine embroidery at sewing centers around the country.Margaret Kota has been with SQ for 6 years and is the on-staff expert for Kimberbell Embroidery Designs. She is a retired Speech Therapist and the current president of a local quilt guild.

Course Description: Why do people love to quilt? Reasons include: Creating heirlooms and warm gifts, enjoying the mental stimulation of math, problem solving, and design, expressing creativity and artistry, connecting with other creative people. Learning to quilt is a journey and this course will start you on the path with two table runner projects. We will discuss and practice the basic techniques, from color choices to final binding, for a successful quilt. This is a 6-week class starting January 30.

Notes: 6-week class meeting January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6. A copy of Start Quilting by Alex Anderson is required and can be purchased at Stitcher’s Quest. This book was also purchased by Beginning Quilting students from 2024. A kit fee of $80 will be collected to cover fabric and batting for both projects. Registered students should come to Stitcher’s Quest during week of Jan 21 to pay kit fee and choose their fabric. Fabric should be pressed prior to first class. Students should bring basic sewing tools (scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc.) BERNINA sewing machines will be provided for use during class. Stitcher’s Quest Located inside Santa Rosa Mall, 300 Mary Esther Blvd Mary Esther, FL. Look for the west entrance next to Hibbett Sports.

Class Leader Bio(s): Barb Tyler has been quilting since 1997 and teaching since 2005. Her quilts are treasured by family and friends.