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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 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.
Westalee Rulers can help to transform your Free Motion Quilting by enabling you to undertake free mo-tion quilting in a controlled way on your domestic sewing machine. Using the rulers will help you to stitch a large range of beautiful patterns and designs to complement your quilts. I know that using a new prod-uct can be a bit intimidating, so this class is designed to help you get the most from your Westalee Rulers by providing hands on advice, guidance and encouragement. Several elements will be covered on this interactive day including, attaching the Westalee foot and setting the height correctly, holding and using the standard ruler to good effect and using ruler markings. A PREREQUISITE IS EITHER EXPERIENCE WITH FREE MOTION QUILTING OR HAVE TAKEN OUR BEGINNING FREE MOTION CLASS. You can come early at 9:45 am (and not before) to setup, please use the back west door.

Cost: $ 40.00
Event: Quilt Of Valor Sew In's
- Jun 12, 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
cls: Judy Niemeyer Pre-class Workshop
- Jun 12, 2023 06:00 pm

Pre-class Workshop - This is a Pre-cutting (prep)class prior to your class with May Black. You will get a call from one of our "Judy Niemeyer Embassador's" to help you choose your pattern and fabrics (if you haven't already) as well as prepare for your class with our Certified Instructor May Black. This will help you prepare your fabrics and papers so you can take full advantage of the time with May Black during your class time. You will learn how to prep you fabrics as well as your papers prior to class.

Cost: $ 20.00
Retreat: Woodside Quilting Retreats
- Jun 13, 2023 09:30 am

Who doesn't like enjoying 3 days of sewing with some of your best quilting friends! It's the most fun you'll have all year! We are excited to host our Retreats in our Retreat Center. We have a large room in the back that is just perfect for retreats. Come join us for some great quilting fun! Bright new LED lighting, all on one level and great for rolling your machine in. Our retreats are now at full capacity with 20 people in the Retreat Center. 2 people per 8' table.These are non-food retreats.You can only bring pre-packaged snacks into the retreat. Our Non-Food retreats have moved to a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Hours are Tues. 9:30 - 5:30, Wed. 9:30-5:30 & Thurs. 9:30-5:30. You would receive our normal 15% discount. We have changed the days for setting up. You will need to wait until the day of the retreat to setup your machine. You can reserve a place holder (sticky note) but not until 5:00 PM on the previous day of the retreat and not before that time as we need to clean the Retreat room and setup. There may also be another class or retreat on the previous day. The doors don't open until 9:30 for the retreat. Thank you for giving our staff time to open the store and get setup for the day.

Cost: $ 35.00
This is a Private Laundry Basket Quilt Retreat for members only. This will include a light lunch on Saturday and Brunch on Sunday. You must sign up for this on-line so we know how many to plan for. There is a limit of 20 per retreat. This would be a great time for those who are doing the sew along with Gloria on the new Seamstress quilt. We are also doing 3 other sew alongs including Little Sweet Heart, Sweet Pea in Moonstone or Tahoe sew alongs. Or you can work on any other sewing UFO's you have for Laundry basket projects. You can park in the back of the shop and enter the back north door. Join the group and all the fun at our Laundry Basket Retreats. We enjoy learning and sewing everything Laundry Basket!

Cost: $ 10.00
Woodside Quilting brings Judy Niemeyer Retreats to Central Iowa and Des Moines! Want to learn how to make and create beautiful paper pieced projects? Then come to one of our Judy Niemeyer retreats to learn and grow your paper piecing skills. Our retreats will focus on YOU and YOUR paper piecing projects you would like to complete. Our retreats will offer 3 - 4 more simplified smaller project patterns. So if you are a "beginning paper piecer" we can re-introduce you to what Foundation Paper Piecing is all about and get you started off right! If you have been doing foundation paper piecing and want to learn more advanced skills or start a larger more difficult project we will also offer in the same retreat time those "skill building" techniques. In both instances you will be on your way to creating beautiful heirloom projects large or small. These will be your creations you can call your own and cherish for years to come. Our Certified Judy Niemeyer teacher May Black will help you with pattern and fabric choices as well. This is a class to be able to work on ANY Judy Niemeyer or similar paper piecing project. So don't be intimidated or scared of these beautiful creations, you too can learn these skills to create treasured Heirloom quilts and projects that will last for years to come. Join us on a beautiful fun filled exciting journey with Judy Niemeyer Foundation Paper piecing! 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. The cost is $150 for a 2 day retreat with our Certified instructor May Black and $225 (when offered) for a 3 day retreat. Saturday (and Friday when offered) will include a light lunch and Sunday will include a light brunch. There is also a 15% discount for regular priced fabrics and notions for your projects. Retreats are 9:30 am - 4:30 pm each day. 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 There are no refunds for these retreats. Due to limited seating and the cost, we are NOT offering retreat refunds. IF you have to cancel for sickness or a family emergency you can carryforward your retreat fees onetime to another Judy Niemeyer retreat. These fees are also not transferable. If you are not near the Des Moines area and you are traveling, we have secured a corporate rate with the Hampton Inn & Suites in Ankeny, just 8 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: $ 225.00
cls: Embroidery Club Workshop
- Jun 29, 2023 12:00 pm

This is an Embroidery Workshop for our Embroidery Club members only. Individuals that joined the 12 Days of Christmas Embroidery BOM and those who are doing Claudia's Creations projects. You will receive help and instruction for those doing either projects. If there is room Embroidery Club members may join this workshop also prior to our Embroidery Club weekend.

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
- Jul 10, 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
Who doesn't like enjoying 3 days of sewing with some of your best quilting friends! It's the most fun you'll have all year! We are excited to host our Retreats in our Retreat Center. We have a large room in the back that is just perfect for retreats. Come join us for some great quilting fun! Bright new LED lighting, all on one level and great for rolling your machine in. Our Retreats are now at full capacity in the Retreat Center with 20 people. 2 people per 8' table.These are food retreats, Marty will be serving Dinner for the retreaters on Friday & Saturday and a Sunday morning Brunch. Hours are Fri. 9:30 am - 8:00pm, Sat. 9:30 am - 8:00 pm & Sunday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. You would receive our normal 15% discount. We have changed the days for setting up. You will need to wait until the day of the retreat to setup your machine. You can reserve a place holder (sticky note) but not until 5:00 PM on the previous day of the retreat and not before that time as we need to clean the Retreat room and setup. There may also be another class or retreat on the previous day. Also the doors don't open until 9:30 to start the retreat. Thank you for giving our staff time to open the store and get setup for the day.

Cost: $ 70.00
This is a Private Laundry Basket Quilt Retreat for members only. This will include a light lunch on Saturday and Brunch on Sunday. You must sign up for this on-line so we know how many to plan for. There is a limit of 20 per retreat. This would be a great time for those who are doing the sew along with Gloria on the new Seamstress quilt. We are also doing 3 other sew alongs including Little Sweet Heart, Sweet Pea in Moonstone or Tahoe sew alongs. Or you can work on any other sewing UFO's you have for Laundry basket projects. You can park in the back of the shop and enter the back north door. Join the group and all the fun at our Laundry Basket Retreats. We enjoy learning and sewing everything Laundry Basket!

Cost: $ 10.00
cls: Embroidery Club Workshop
- Aug 03, 2023 12:00 pm

This is an Embroidery Workshop for our Embroidery Club members only. Individuals that joined the 12 Days of Christmas Embroidery BOM and those who are doing Claudia's Creations projects. You will receive help and instruction for those doing either projects. If there is room Embroidery Club members may join this workshop also prior to our Embroidery Club weekend.

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
Retreat: Woodside Quilting Retreats
- Aug 08, 2023 09:30 am

Who doesn't like enjoying 3 days of sewing with some of your best quilting friends! It's the most fun you'll have all year! We are excited to host our Retreats in our Retreat Center. We have a large room in the back that is just perfect for retreats. Come join us for some great quilting fun! Bright new LED lighting, all on one level and great for rolling your machine in. Our retreats are now at full capacity with 20 people in the Retreat Center. 2 people per 8' table.These are non-food retreats.You can only bring pre-packaged snacks into the retreat. Our Non-Food retreats have moved to a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Hours are Tues. 9:30 - 5:30, Wed. 9:30-5:30 & Thurs. 9:30-5:30. You would receive our normal 15% discount. We have changed the days for setting up. You will need to wait until the day of the retreat to setup your machine. You can reserve a place holder (sticky note) but not until 5:00 PM on the previous day of the retreat and not before that time as we need to clean the Retreat room and setup. There may also be another class or retreat on the previous day. The doors don't open until 9:30 for the retreat. Thank you for giving our staff time to open the store and get setup for the day.

Cost: $ 35.00
Event: Quilt Of Valor Sew In's
- Aug 14, 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
This is a Private Laundry Basket Quilt Retreat for members only. This will include a light lunch on Saturday and Brunch on Sunday. You must sign up for this on-line so we know how many to plan for. There is a limit of 20 per retreat. This would be a great time for those who are doing the sew along with Gloria on the new Seamstress quilt. We are also doing 3 other sew alongs including Little Sweet Heart, Sweet Pea in Moonstone or Tahoe sew alongs. Or you can work on any other sewing UFO's you have for Laundry basket projects. You can park in the back of the shop and enter the back north door. Join the group and all the fun at our Laundry Basket Retreats. We enjoy learning and sewing everything Laundry Basket!

Cost: $ 10.00
Woodside Quilting brings Judy Niemeyer Retreats to Central Iowa and Des Moines! Want to learn how to make and create beautiful paper pieced projects? Then come to one of our Judy Niemeyer retreats to learn and grow your paper piecing skills. Our retreats will focus on YOU and YOUR paper piecing projects you would like to complete. Our retreats will offer 3 - 4 more simplified smaller project patterns. So if you are a "beginning paper piecer" we can re-introduce you to what Foundation Paper Piecing is all about and get you started off right! If you have been doing foundation paper piecing and want to learn more advanced skills or start a larger more difficult project we will also offer in the same retreat time those "skill building" techniques. In both instances you will be on your way to creating beautiful heirloom projects large or small. These will be your creations you can call your own and cherish for years to come. Our Certified Judy Niemeyer teacher May Black will help you with pattern and fabric choices as well. This is a class to be able to work on ANY Judy Niemeyer or similar paper piecing project. So don't be intimidated or scared of these beautiful creations, you too can learn these skills to create treasured Heirloom quilts and projects that will last for years to come. Join us on a beautiful fun filled exciting journey with Judy Niemeyer Foundation Paper piecing! 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. The cost is $150 for a 2 day retreat with our Certified instructor May Black and $225 (when offered) for a 3 day retreat. Saturday (and Friday when offered) will include a light lunch and Sunday will include a light brunch. There is also a 15% discount for regular priced fabrics and notions for your projects. Retreats are 9:30 am - 4:30 pm each day. 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 There are no refunds for these retreats. Due to limited seating and the cost, we are NOT offering retreat refunds. IF you have to cancel for sickness or a family emergency you can carryforward your retreat fees onetime to another Judy Niemeyer retreat. These fees are also not transferable. If you are not near the Des Moines area and you are traveling, we have secured a corporate rate with the Hampton Inn & Suites in Ankeny, just 8 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: $ 225.00
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
Who doesn't like enjoying 3 days of sewing with some of your best quilting friends! It's the most fun you'll have all year! We are excited to host our Retreats in our Retreat Center. We have a large room in the back that is just perfect for retreats. Come join us for some great quilting fun! Bright new LED lighting, all on one level and great for rolling your machine in. Our Retreats are now at full capacity in the Retreat Center with 20 people. 2 people per 8' table.These are food retreats, Marty will be serving Dinner for the retreaters on Friday & Saturday and a Sunday morning Brunch. Hours are Fri. 9:30 am - 8:00pm, Sat. 9:30 am - 8:00 pm & Sunday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. You would receive our normal 15% discount. We have changed the days for setting up. You will need to wait until the day of the retreat to setup your machine. You can reserve a place holder (sticky note) but not until 5:00 PM on the previous day of the retreat and not before that time as we need to clean the Retreat room and setup. There may also be another class or retreat on the previous day. Also the doors don't open until 9:30 to start the retreat. Thank you for giving our staff time to open the store and get setup for the day.

Cost: $ 70.00
Event: Quilt Of Valor Sew In's
- Sep 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
Join us for 3 fun filled days of Creative machine embroidery with Claudia Dinnell of Claudia's Creations. Come master Claudia's multi-hooping technique for perfect placement and alignment. Improve your hooping skills, better understand the features on your machine that allow you to tweak the position of a design within the hoop. Get tips and techniques that will make your embroidery exciting, fun, and flawless. Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 6th, 7th and 8th 2023. 9:30 - 4:00 pm each day for instruction with Claudia including a light lunch (Sunday morning Brunch). You will then have the opportunity to continue embroidering until 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday with an optional $12 for an evening buffet dinner. You will have your choice of 5 different unique workshop exclusive designs of Claudia's Creations to choose from. The workshop fee is separate from the exclusive workshop design. We will enjoy 6 hours each day of wonderful instruction from Claudia to help you complete one of her exclusive designs for her workshops only. This is for ALL machine brands but the minimum hoop requirement is 8" wide by 12" long hoop or larger. The workshop fee is $299 and includes the workshop, lunch on Friday and Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Your embroidery design cost is $129. The workshop fee does NOT include your workshop embroidery design or optional $12 evening dinner buffet, your fabrics, threads or other materials for your project. You will receive a 15% class discount on items needed for the workshop. Please go to our events page to learn more about this Embroidery workshop. Please call the shop to indicate which design you want 4 weeks prior to class. If you have never taken a Claudia Creations workshop a Pre-workshop Class is required to understand how to prepare your fabric background. This class is a week before the workshop. Claudia wants you to come prepared to start embroidering the day of the class. You will not want to take time away from the workshop to do this process and we will not take time in the workshop for this pre-workshop fabric preparation work. If you have any questions about this Embroidery workshop please call the store and ask to speak to Linda, Randy or Marty.

Cost: $ 299.00
Event: Quilt Of Valor Sew In's
- Oct 09, 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
Retreat: Woodside Quilting Retreats
- Oct 10, 2023 09:30 am

Who doesn't like enjoying 3 days of sewing with some of your best quilting friends! It's the most fun you'll have all year! We are excited to host our Retreats in our Retreat Center. We have a large room in the back that is just perfect for retreats. Come join us for some great quilting fun! Bright new LED lighting, all on one level and great for rolling your machine in. Our retreats are now at full capacity with 20 people in the Retreat Center. 2 people per 8' table.These are non-food retreats.You can only bring pre-packaged snacks into the retreat. Our Non-Food retreats have moved to a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Hours are Tues. 9:30 - 5:30, Wed. 9:30-5:30 & Thurs. 9:30-5:30. You would receive our normal 15% discount. We have changed the days for setting up. You will need to wait until the day of the retreat to setup your machine. You can reserve a place holder (sticky note) but not until 5:00 PM on the previous day of the retreat and not before that time as we need to clean the Retreat room and setup. There may also be another class or retreat on the previous day. The doors don't open until 9:30 for the retreat. Thank you for giving our staff time to open the store and get setup for the day.

Cost: $ 35.00
Woodside Quilting brings Judy Niemeyer Retreats to Central Iowa and Des Moines! Want to learn how to make and create beautiful paper pieced projects? Then come to one of our Judy Niemeyer retreats to learn and grow your paper piecing skills. Our retreats will focus on YOU and YOUR paper piecing projects you would like to complete. Our retreats will offer 3 - 4 more simplified smaller project patterns. So if you are a "beginning paper piecer" we can re-introduce you to what Foundation Paper Piecing is all about and get you started off right! If you have been doing foundation paper piecing and want to learn more advanced skills or start a larger more difficult project we will also offer in the same retreat time those "skill building" techniques. In both instances you will be on your way to creating beautiful heirloom projects large or small. These will be your creations you can call your own and cherish for years to come. Our Certified Judy Niemeyer teacher May Black will help you with pattern and fabric choices as well. This is a class to be able to work on ANY Judy Niemeyer or similar paper piecing project. So don't be intimidated or scared of these beautiful creations, you too can learn these skills to create treasured Heirloom quilts and projects that will last for years to come. Join us on a beautiful fun filled exciting journey with Judy Niemeyer Foundation Paper piecing! 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. The cost is $150 for a 2 day retreat with our Certified instructor May Black and $225 (when offered) for a 3 day retreat. Saturday (and Friday when offered) will include a light lunch and Sunday will include a light brunch. There is also a 15% discount for regular priced fabrics and notions for your projects. Retreats are 9:30 am - 4:30 pm each day. 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 There are no refunds for these retreats. Due to limited seating and the cost, we are NOT offering retreat refunds. IF you have to cancel for sickness or a family emergency you can carryforward your retreat fees onetime to another Judy Niemeyer retreat. These fees are also not transferable. If you are not near the Des Moines area and you are traveling, we have secured a corporate rate with the Hampton Inn & Suites in Ankeny, just 8 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: $ 225.00
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
Who doesn't like enjoying 3 days of sewing with some of your best quilting friends! It's the most fun you'll have all year! We are excited to host our Retreats in our Retreat Center. We have a large room in the back that is just perfect for retreats. Come join us for some great quilting fun! Bright new LED lighting, all on one level and great for rolling your machine in. Our Retreats are now at full capacity in the Retreat Center with 20 people. 2 people per 8' table.These are food retreats, Marty will be serving Dinner for the retreaters on Friday & Saturday and a Sunday morning Brunch. Hours are Fri. 9:30 am - 8:00pm, Sat. 9:30 am - 8:00 pm & Sunday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. You would receive our normal 15% discount. We have changed the days for setting up. You will need to wait until the day of the retreat to setup your machine. You can reserve a place holder (sticky note) but not until 5:00 PM on the previous day of the retreat and not before that time as we need to clean the Retreat room and setup. There may also be another class or retreat on the previous day. Also the doors don't open until 9:30 to start the retreat. Thank you for giving our staff time to open the store and get setup for the day.

Cost: $ 70.00
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
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