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Classes - Clubs - BOM

We offer classes for everyone....beginners making their first quilt,
 those who want to learn new quilting techniques or those who just want to join friends in learning a fun project.

About our classes:

You can register on-line, in the store or call the store.
Class and Retreat fees are due at the time you enroll and are not refundable unless you provide notice 10 business days before the class begins (Except Judy Niemeyer & Claudia's Creations).
Books, patterns, fabrics and notions on the class supply list can be purchased at a 15% discount upon your paid enrollment, through the day of the class. (Some exceptions apply)
If we cancel a class due to low sig up, we will refund your class fee. We need to have at least 4 students to have a class. If it's winter time and we cancel a class due to bad weather we will call you prior to class and either refund or re-schedule the class for a later time.
This class is to teach you how to "Design a Block" with Claudia's Creations Christmas embroidery designs. This is a wonderful way to introduce you to Claudia Creations designs and how she uses unique design placements to create a holiday design just for you. This class is for all machine brands. If you have questions please call the shop and ask to speak to Linda, Randy or Marty. Purchase of Claudia's "Design a block" pattern required $48

Cost: $ 20.00
These are private Retreats for Club members only. The 2nd half Club Retreats of 2023 start July 1st. - Our Machine Embroidery Club is designed just for YOU! Whether you're in the middle of a small or large project or your wanting to start a new project. This Machine Embroidery Club is designed around YOU, YOUR projects and how we can help you achieve your Machine Embroidery Goals. The club will meets the first Friday and Saturday of the month and is for ALL machine brands and is also more for the Intermediate to advanced Machine Embroidery user. We will explore techniques such as tiling projects, Quilting in the Hoop and much more. You will advance your learning & skills in no time! This will be an opportunity to try out new projects and more difficult embroidery techniques. This is a Hands on Club and embroidering during our Club Sew days! This is not just a lecture, so bring your Embroidery machine and lets start creating and having fun! There will be someone at the shop to help bring your machine in from your car if you need help. (When you bring your machine to the shop and you need help with your machine please lets us know) By joining our Machine Embroidery Club you also get LOTS of benefits. You will get 15% off your Isacord Embroidery thread, OESD stabilizers and patterns when purchasing them through Woodside. You will also get a free design each month. You will be the first to be able to pre-purchase new designs before they are released to the public. We will also have "Show and Tell" for what we are working on. The first 1/2 hour on Saturday will include a discussion on new designs, threads or stabilizers that have just been released as well as learning a new technique. We also provide a light lunch on Saturday. The Machine Embroidery Club Cost is just $60 for 6 months that is just $10 a month. We are meeting on the first Friday and Saturday of each month except December. Please sign up online for each month you plan to attend as seating is limited. There is a nominal $5 charge for each retreat month.

Cost: $ 5.00
Event: Quilt Of Valor Sew In's
- Dec 11, 2023 10:00 am

You must be a member of the Woodside Quilting QOV group for these sew in's. Our Group meets the 2nd Monday of the month. Please see our calender for the dates. We work on our own QOV quilts and we plan group QOV quilts and other events for these days. These special fun group projects are announced in our emails. We also offer a 15% discount on red, white, blue and patriotic fabrics when you sit and sew with us on QOV sew days. If you have any questions on our QOV Group, please feel free to call the shop.

Cost: $ FREE
Event: Quilt Of Valor Sew In's
- Jan 08, 2024 10:00 am

You must be a member of the Woodside Quilting QOV group for these sew in's. Our Group meets the 2nd Monday of the month. Please see our calender for the dates. We work on our own QOV quilts and we plan group QOV quilts and other events for these days. These special fun group projects are announced in our emails. We also offer a 15% discount on red, white, blue and patriotic fabrics when you sit and sew with us on QOV sew days. If you have any questions on our QOV Group, please feel free to call the shop.

Cost: $ FREE
This class is designed for both the beginning and intermediate quilter. The class will teach you quilting terminology and techniques, the safe use of a rotary cutter and cutting fabric. For the beginner we will show you how to accurately piece seven different quilt blocks, and how to join blocks to create a quilt top. We will walk through how to assemble the quilt sandwich, options for quilting the top, and how to bind a quilt. By the time you complete all the lessons in this class, you will have a beautiful first quilt completed. For the Intermediate quilter you will have your choice of 2-3 different patterns* OR one of your choice approved by the instructor. You will also learn techniques and instruction for organizing and piecing your quilt top. We will discuss and review multiple techniques demonstrated for all of the patterns during class that everyone can learn from. Come to class prepared to cut out your fabrics and begin sewing the first day. This is a 3 part class with 4 hours in each session. Please stop in at least 1 week prior to class to pick out your fabrics. We do have a sample of the beginners quilt for you to see at the shop. If you have any questions concerning the class please call the shop and ask for Warren or Sheryl (instructor). The class supply list is in the details of the class listing. This class series starts Sunday Jan 28th and goes every other Sunday. Jan 28th, Feb. 11th & Feb. 25 for 4 hours each Sunday afternoon from 12:30 - 4:30. *Quilt techniques allowed are flip corners or square in a square, flying geese, half square triangles, quarter square triangles and any straight line piecing. No curved piecing, applique or paper piecing will be taught in this class. Come join Sheryl in this class series and learn many new techniques you never thought you could learn.

Cost: $ 90.00
Event: Quilt Of Valor Sew In's
- Feb 12, 2024 10:00 am

You must be a member of the Woodside Quilting QOV group for these sew in's. Our Group meets the 2nd Monday of the month. Please see our calender for the dates. We work on our own QOV quilts and we plan group QOV quilts and other events for these days. These special fun group projects are announced in our emails. We also offer a 15% discount on red, white, blue and patriotic fabrics when you sit and sew with us on QOV sew days. If you have any questions on our QOV Group, please feel free to call the shop.

Cost: $ FREE
Woodside Quilting brings Judy Niemeyer Retreats to Central Iowa and Des Moines! Are you ready for a week long 6 day retreat to either finish, start or work on your Judy Niemeyer projects? The cost for this week long 6 day retreat is $899 with our Certified instructor May Black. Monday Feb. 19th through Saturday Feb. 24th. This retreat is from 9:30 am - 8:00 pm each day and includes Lunch and dinner all week. This retreat also includes a welcome gift bag of goodies worth up to $100. We will also be having fun at this retreat with some quilting trivia and prizes worth over $300. You will get 11 hours of quilting time each day. That is 66 hours for the week and 36 hours of instruction time from our Certified Instructor May Black. There is also a 15% discount for regular priced fabrics and notions for your projects. Once you find your pattern (s) that you would like to work on either call or email the shop and we will order the pattern for you so you can receive your class discount. Also it is recommended that you come early and choose your fabrics for your projects to utilize your retreat time unless you are wanting May Black to help in your fabric choices. If you are new to paper piecing you will first work with one of our Judy Niemeyer EMBASADORS prior to class to help you understand what preparation work and supplies are needed. We will have a Judy Niemeyer PREP class before the retreat to help you complete preparations prior to the class. So when you come to class you are prepared to work with May Black. We will reach out to you before class to plan this PREP class and materials needed with you. The Materials list for class is listed in the Details of the class. Click on the details and your supply list will be there. You may purchase this retreat in full OR you may make a down payment of $300 and make 2 additional payments of $300. The 2nd installment is due Oct. 31 and the 3rd installment is due December 31st. Please call the shop if you want to do this plan. We must have your credit card on file for this 3 installment plan. THIS IS A NON-REFUNDABLE RETREAT. If you have an emergency and you find you cannot make the retreat you may find someone else to take your place. They will need to pay you for your class. If you aren't close to the Des Moines area and you are traveling, we have secured a corporate rate with the Hampton Inn & Suites in Ankeny, just 5 minutes from Woodside Quilting. The corporate rate is $99.00 per night with a free breakfast. Call the hotel directly to make your reservation and mention you are needing the Woodside Quilting Corporate rate for an event. You need to call the hotel and make this reservation directly with them not through a 3rd party. If you have questions or issues, please call the store and ask to speak to Warren or Marty. Hampton Inn & Suites 6210 SE Convenience Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021 - 515 261-4400.

Cost: $ 899.00
Event: Quilt Of Valor Sew In's
- Mar 11, 2024 10:00 am

You must be a member of the Woodside Quilting QOV group for these sew in's. Our Group meets the 2nd Monday of the month. Please see our calender for the dates. We work on our own QOV quilts and we plan group QOV quilts and other events for these days. These special fun group projects are announced in our emails. We also offer a 15% discount on red, white, blue and patriotic fabrics when you sit and sew with us on QOV sew days. If you have any questions on our QOV Group, please feel free to call the shop.

Cost: $ FREE
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