What to Expect

This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, April 5, from 1–4pm. This class focuses on guided practice using curved piecing templates provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to prepare fabric, align curved edges, and stitch them together cleanly, with demonstrations and plenty of time for hands-on sewing. The instructor will share tips and tricks for easing curves, managing fabric stretch, and improving accuracy, while offering individual support throughout the session.

What to Expect

This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, February 8th, from 1–4pm. Gayle, our instructor, will guide you through each step of foundation paper piecing using demonstrations, guided instruction, and hands-on practice. Fabrics will be available to use, or you can bring your own quilting cotton.

What to Expect

This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, March 8, from 1–4pm. Gayle, our instructor, will guide you through each step of traditional applique design using demonstrations, guided instruction, and hands-on practice. Fabrics will be available to use, or you can bring your own quilting cotton.

What to Expect

Expect a supportive, beginner-friendly class with demonstrations, guided practice, and plenty of time to ask questions. The instructor will walk you through threading a machine, winding a bobbin, switching stitches, adjusting tension, and sewing your first seams. You’ll also learn hand-stitching basics and apply your new skills immediately through simple, practical projects. All tools and fabric will be provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own fabric if you’d like the instructor to evaluate its suitability.

What to Expect

Expect an informal, come-as-you-are sewing space with Gayle, our quilting instructor, there for guidance, troubleshooting, and technique support. Participants may use this time to continue blocks started in the Traditional Piecing class, begin new projects, or bring in pieces they’ve been wanting to finish. This is not a structured lesson; rather, it’s an opportunity for focused work time with an experienced quilter nearby to help as needed.

Skills You’ll Acquire

What to Expect

This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, January 4, from 1–4pm. Gayle, our instructor, will guide you through each step of traditional piecing using demonstrations, guided instruction, and hands-on practice. Fabrics will be available to use, or you can bring your own quilting cotton.

Looking for the ideal holiday present? Got a friend's birthday coming up? Just want to treat yourself? We have something for you!

WHEN: Saturday, December 13th, 11AM-5PM
WHERE: Spruce Coffee, 952 State St. New Haven
WHO: Local MakeHaven artists and you!

What to Expect

What to Expect

Across four sessions, students will gain confidence in each step of the stuffed animal-making process, with guided instruction and hands-on practice. You’ll start with basic stitches and appliqué, move into embroidery and shaping, and finish with details like horns, fingers, or facial features. By the end, you’ll have the skills to confidently tackle any stuffed animal pattern you pick up.

Skills You’ll Learn

What to Expect

Expect demonstrations and guided work time: you’ll fold and hand-sew signatures (page inserts), plan and assemble a Kraft-Tex cover, add optional pockets, and attach your chosen closure. The instructor will offer step-by-step support so you can complete a working refillable notebook during the session.

Skills You’ll Acquire

• How to hand-sew signatures (page inserts) using standard paper

• Planning and constructing a Kraft-Tex cover that mimics leather