New classes added for Spring!

LOG MANSION quilt shown here in Anna Maria Horner LouLouThi flannels
Sunday, April 28  1:00-5:00

Class fee $75 (includes all supplies)

Join us to make this "mansion" sized version of the Log Cabin block.  This quilt finishes to 72x72 and goes together
 so quickly due to the large 6 1/2"  strips used.  It's Anna Maria's modern take on a very traditional quilt pattern.
 We will PRE-CUT a kit for each student,  to duplicate Anna's quilt top sample shown here. 

Class fee is $75 (includes the pre-cut kit in LouLouThi flannels shown here - a $65 value if purchased seperately)
 This is a Beginner quilt piecing class, but you must have prior basic sewing experience
or have completed our Get Sewing 101..

 

 

Infinity "Figure 8" Scarf 

 

Saturday, May 11  10:00 - 12:00

 

Class fee $30 (all supplies are included)

 

Inifinity scarves are BIG in fashion today.  Join us to design your own one-of-a-kind version from

our beautiful selection of our light weight voile fabrics perfect for spring.  We will use Anna Maria Horner's

 Figure 8 pattern.   You pick your two favorite voiles and this scarf will go together super fast and easy. 

A definite beginner class - but must have knowledge of how to use a sewing machine. 

ALL supplies are included in this class.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pillow Lab 101 

 

HELLO SPRING!  Strippy Pillow by Jera Brandwig

 Sunday, June 2, 1:00-5:00

Class fee $40 (All Fabric Supplies are included)

Join us to make this beautiful, and deceptively easy, strippy pillow.   Finishes to a 16x16 envelope style pillow. 

We will supply TONS of strips from our designer fabrics for you to choose from so you can design your own one of a kind version. 

 A slightly beyond beginner class -  must have knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.

All fabric supplies are included in this class to complete the pillow cover - you supply the 16 x 16 pillow form.

 



March & April Classes @ Feather Your Nest

Get Sewing 101 - Little Wallet

Get Sewing 101

Sunday, March 3  1-4 pm  ** SOLD OUT **
Monday, March 25 6-9 pm **SOLD OUT **
Saturday, April 20  9-12:00 pm ** SOLD OUT **
Tuesday, April 30  6-9 pm **SOLD OUT **

In this Beginner sewing class, you will learn the basics of operating a sewing machine, how to select fabrics, read a basic pattern, sewing terminology, and how to use fusible interfacing all while making this super cute Little Wallet pattern by Valori Wells.

$30 class fee includes all supplies and the use of our Janome sewing machines.

OH Baby!

 

We have lots of different beginner baby projects lined up - perfect for the spring/summer baby boom that seems to happen every year.  Everyone LOVES our Reversable Baby Blankets made in our super soft flannels and embellished with Baby's monogram if you wish.  Forget those boring white sheets and put your little one to sleep on sheets made in our beautiful  designer cottons - Hilda will surprise you with her easy technique that creates a quality fitted sheet.  You'll be hte hit of the baby shower with these handmade gifts!     

Saturday, March 9    10:00 - 12:00 pm   Reversable Flannel Baby Blanket  $30 fee includes all supplies** SOLD OUT **
Saturday, March 23  10:00 - 12:00 pm   Baby Crib Sheet $30 fee includes all supplies. SOLD OUT
Saturday, March 30, 1:00 - 3:00 pm       Quilted Baby Mary Janes  $30 fee includes all supplies  SOLD OUT

Oh Baby! Reversable Flannel Blanket 
Saturday, March 9th  10-12:00 SOLD OUT

                                                                                                                                 

 

Oh Baby! Quilted Baby Mary Janes
Saturday, March 30  1-3:00 SOLD OUT

Get Painting!  101

 

Sunday, March 24 1:00-3:00 pm  SOLD OUT

Monday, April 15  6:00-8:00 pm SOLD OUT

 

If you enjoy turning trash into treasure, then join us for this relaxed, fun and inspirational workshop that will teach you

 the basic techniques of painting with our 100% all natural Chalk and Clay Paints, wet distressing and finishing with Clear Wax and Aging Cream.

 Workshop fee provides you with all of the materials you'll need to learn the steps from preparation through waxing. $25.00/per person.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pillow Lab

 

The easiest,  most economical way to do a spring spruce up of your home decor is with new pillows!  We have a series of pillow making classes lined up where you can build your pillow making skills if you are new to sewing, or join in one of the later classes to add new techniques to your existing skills. You become the interior designer by picking your own fabrics from our great collection of designer fabrics.  

 

Envelope Pillow,   Monday, April 1    6:00-8:00   $25 fee  (fabric supplies extra) SOLD OUT

Pillow w/ Zipper   Tuesday, April 16  6:00-8:00   $25 fee  (fabric supplies extra) SOLD OUT

Ruffled Pillow       Sunday, May 5      1:00-4:00   $30 fee  (fabric supplies extra)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GET QUILTING 101 

  

Sunday, April 7  1:00-5:00   $50 fee includes use of all our tools and a kit of flannel fabrics for baby quilt top     SOLD OUT

 

Ready to learn the fun hobby of quilting?  We introduce you to the quick piecing methods using rotary cutter, mat and rulers, quick strip piecing methods and more basic techniques to get you on your way to piecing a modern baby size quilt using Valori Wells Lion' Around quilt pattern.

 

This cute flannel baby quilt uses a large piece of flannel for the center panel, which is surrounded by large squares of brightly colored coordinating flannels. It's quick and it's cute!  We will pre-cut the  4.5 inch squares so you will complete this baby quilt top in class - you choose from a pink or blue colorway fabric kit included with the cost of this class.  Check out our sample below in blues at the shoppe.

 

 

 

 

 

DON'T SEE A CLASS THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE OR JUST NOT FEELING THE GROUP THING??

We offer ONE-ON-ONE sewing classes for $12 an hour.

We work with you to schedule a time and a project and you schedule as many hours as you

need to start or finish a project - from beginner to advanced.

 

 

CALL 614-834-3392 OR STOP IN TO REGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES

 

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PAY CLASS FEE AT LEAST 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT

CANCELLATIONS MADE LESS THAN 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE WILL FORFEIT CLASS FEE

 

ALL CLASSES ARE FOR AGE 16 AND OLDER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

ALL FABRICS MUST BE SELECTED AND ANY PREP WORK DONE PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME 

(our class times do not allow for material selections - we are happy to assist you with this up to 1/2 hour prior to start of class)

 

We have Janome sewing machines for your use during class.  If you would like to bring your own machine that is fine also,

 but you must be proficient in the machines operation as class time does not allow for adjusting machine issues. 

 

 

 

Classes, classes, classes...

Since we started carrying fabrics (almost 3 years ago now!) we have been trying to spread the creative bug by offering classes...to beginners and experienced.  Our shoppe has a super cute sewing studio upstairs but it has it's challenges...too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter (sound like Goldilock's don't I) due to the fact that it's an attic space, and it also has a very tiny tiny winding  steep staircase that is difficult for some of our students to navigate (how little were people back in the late 1800's anyway ?!) especially carrying sewing machines and projects up and down.

Now that we are also selling the CeCe Caldwell chalk & clay paints and Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paints, you all are clamoring for even MORE classes and taking furniture up and down the stairs is next to impossible...

                                                                                      Having a full time studio downstairs would take up a lot of selling space and we don't want to cut back on our buying and furniture rehabbing so that option seemed impossible....but we have devised a solution! 

We are changing our hours to be Wed-Fri 10-6, Saturdays 10-5 and Sunday-Tuesday will now be "by chance".  This will allow us to schedule creative painting and sewing classes on Sunday, Mondays & Tuesdays in our big back room.  We can move the furniture around to accomodate the class and leave it that way for 3 days since we won't be open to the public and when we don't have classes scheduled we can be open for business too =)   Painting and Sewing class schedule will be posted here and on Facebook on Wednesday (pinkie promise!) 

Seems brilliant doesn't it?!   

 

Onward and Upward in 2013

Holy Canolli!  Has it been almost a year since I last blogged here?!  I say here because I kinda "blog" on Facebook but I've realized that maybe I should do the blogging here and just link to my FB page.  So for 2013 one of my (many) resolutions is to do just that...blog more and share more of my thoughts and musings here...less on FB and just let those that are interested link on over here.

This post is titled onward and upward because I feel like we have decided to go that way with our shoppe for 2013.  I made the BIIIIIIG decision (bigger it seems to others than to me lol!) to discontinue carrying the Vera Bradley collection.
     
It's been about 7 years going now and frankly, I tired of it about 2 years ago.  It never fit my personal "style" (not sure if I have a real style or not) but our customers and my shopgirls  loveeeeeeed it so we continued to grow it until it just got to the point where I felt like they were telling ME how to run MY business...when to put things on sale, or not, what products to carry, or not, etc.  and on top of that, I just never felt like their business decisions were supportive of a small business retailer.  They continued to open other retailers, surrounding us with 15+ retailers since we opened the line, made us feel like we were competing with them as our vendor by offering free shipping online but not allowing the retailers to even offer the product online...I could go on and on (and on and on and on!) about my reasons but I finally feel like we are TAKING BACK our shoppe and going in the direction (or back in the direction) that we meant to be in when we opened back in 2001.

The creative path is one I've been on since my early teens and now my girls and my customers are following that same path.  It does my heart good to see the resurgence in sewing/quilting and handcrafting.  This is where we started 11+ years ago.  We carried rehabbed and vintage furniture before it was "cool" ...we handmade and sewed before there was Pinterest... and having a customer base now that is interested and supportive of the handmade and creative lifestyle just encourages us to get back to our roots and offer more of the original and one of a kind items in our shoppe again.  We always have, but we were just feeling our uniqueness being crowded out by the mainstream Vera Bradley collections which just kept growing and growing and taking more and more of our floor space to support.

and so, we may not have the huge crowds we had at Christmas time each year clamoring for whatever new pattern and style was out, but what we WILL have is more one of a kind UNIQUE items for everyone to choose from, and the supplies of designer fabrics, patterns, notions and paint collections for all our creative DIYers as well as the vintage and  rehabbed furniture for those of you that just appreciate a greener, and more creative colorful footprint in life, without the desire to actually create it yourself.

and a much happier and fulfilled shopkeeper too =)

New classes for spring!

I know I know ...I've been promising new classes for spring but other things just keep getting in the way of coming up with a "formal" class schedule.  Like Verapalooza's and planning our 2012 Bunny Hop for the Cure, AND our oldest daughter's bridal shower in less than a week and wedding next month!  

Her fiance told us of his plans to ask her to marry him just TWO weeks after we held our youngest daughter's wedding in June, so we have been in full blown wedding planning for almost 2 years straight.   2 weddings for 150+ people in the span of just 10 months?!   Whew!! We are in the home stretch now though with finalizing and completing all the plans that have been going on since July. We can't seem to put on a "regular event" - we always have LOTS of handmade touches and DIY projects so it's kept us very busy these past few months.

We haven't been totally slacking in the creative classes...Hilda has been busy busy teaching LOTS of new sewists - with personal classes and private one on one sessions, so we have been  keeping the creative bug alive!  We also have a new teacher, Sara.  Well, kinda new, she taught a few classes for us last year too but she's been busy adding a new adorable little one to her family and now is ready to come back and teach again!  Woot Woot!!  The best part is that she does children's classes!  She's not intimidated at all by the younger crowd as she is also an experienced elementary education teacher as well!  So many of you have asked for children's classes, so we are glad to be able to offer them again.

New classes:

Quilt Binding 101
Sunday, May 6  1-4   $25

Have you finished a piecing a quilt top and not sure how to finish it off properly? Join Hilda to learn the proper way to cut and sew your binding to perfectly finish your quilts.





Apron of the Month - Sunday, April 22  12-4:00 
Sassy Little Apron - by Cabbage Rose $30

Join Hilda to make this super cute retro style, and pretty darn sassy, apron.
This twirly little number sews up so fast and easy that you'll have to make
more than one!  It's perfect for a girlfriend gift and if you are more of a
takeout girl than chef, it looks darling draped over a hook in the kitchen too!






Get Sewing 101 for Kids (10 and up)
Saturday, April 14 10-1:00 $25 includes all supplies

Get your child started in the world of creativity as Sara shows them how to operate
a sewing machine, learn basic sewing concepts and make a cute pillowcase for their.
own bed.  They will be the envy of all their friends!  For kids 10 and up.






West Linn Tote  by Loft Creations  $30
Thursday March 29 & April 5th  6:00 - 8:00

Spend two evenings learning to make one of our shoppe favorites!  Hilda will show you the way to make this versatile patchwork tote.  Many different options
for this one to make it uniquely your own.  For the beginner
sewist with basic sewing machine skills.  You will learn the basic bag making techniques in this class.






Pillow of the Month class

Envelope Pillow - Monday, April 9  6-8:00  $15
Pillow with piping trim - Monday, May 21  6-8:00  $15  
Amy Butler Ruffle Pillow - Monday, June 18 & 25  6-8:00   $30 

Starting in April, we will offer a different Pillow class each month.
We will start with the simplest of pillows, the Envelope style pillow, and move on to more advanced ones like Amy Butler's Ruffle pillow. Join us as we help you re-do your home's style for spring. There's nothing like a few new throw pillows to add a little pizazz to a tired home decor.  For the beginner sewist with basic sewing
machine skills.





Lollipop Bag by Atkinson Designs
Sunday ,  April 15  1-4:00  supplies included  $30

Spend a Sunday afternoon making this cute wristlet with a
 rolled rose (lollipop) accent.  Pick your 2 favorite fabrics to
create your unique version.

So cute you will want to make multiples of these to keep and
give as gifts. For the slightly beyond beginner sewist with basic
sewing skills. You will learn basic bag construction techniques
and install a zipper in this class.    



Get Sewing 101  $35 includes all supplies
Thursday, May 10 & 17  6-8:00 pm

If you are a wannabe or beginner sewist, this class is for you.  This class will take you through how to operate a sewing machine, how to select fabrics and notions for a project, how to read a pattern, use interfacing, and apply basic sewing skills.  You will make the Little Wallet in this class.  This class will give you the skill and confidence to take on some of our beyond beginner classes.





Belle Skirt by Favorite Things
Saturday, May 19  10-2:00 $  30

This popular class is back for spring! The Belle Skirt is a semi-flared, pull on skirt with gathers beneath a wide waistband on center front and center back. Contrast band at the hem. Can be worn on hips or waist depending on how you adjust the elastic. Make this skirt from one, two or three fabrics. Optional narrow belt with button closure or bow with Velcro closure is included in the pattern.  This is a slightly beyond beginner class for the sewist with basic sewing skills.  This is the perfect beginner class for someone wanting to learn how to sew clothing.




Sewing for Baby 101

Quick Change Reversable Pants - Saturday April 21 10-2:00  $30
Pretty-as-a-Picture Dress - Monday, May 7 & 14   6-8:00 pm  $30   
Cute as a Button Booties - Saturday, June 2 10-1:00 $20   

It's Baby Season!   Are you expecting or know someone who is?  Want to learn how to make handmade items for the new little one? We absolutely LOVE Anna Maria Horner's Handmade Beginnings book - filled with handmade projects for baby, toddler and mom.   We will be featuring classes each month from this book, starting with the Quick Change Reversable Pants - perfect for boys and girls and extra snuggly made with Anna's super soft flannels or cool and comfy in voiles for spring.  You will want multiple pairs of these! Sign up for the class and get the Handmade Beginnings book for 20% off! 

New class schedule for November/December

Give the gift of sewing this year! 

Sign up with friends or family for a fun holiday outing. 


Feather Your Nest Adult Sewing Classes

Our sewing classes are designed for adults (18 and older)
with basic sewing skills and some knowledge of how to
operate a sewing  machine, unless otherwise specified.

You must pre-select your fabrics prior to class,

and pre-wash your fabrics for any clothing classes.

Some classes may require prep work to be done at home.

All classes include use of our sewing machines if needed and all tools.

Supplies are extra unless otherwise noted, you do receive 10% off all fabrics and

patterns purchased for a class when you sign up, or bring your own fabrics.

We require minimum of 2 students to hold a class.

All class fees must be paid in advance to reserve your spot.

Full refund if we cancel the class, no refund if student 

cancels less than 7 days prior to class date.

Supplies are additional unless noted otherwise.

Call or stop in to register 614-834-3392.

 

 

Get Sewing 101!  Learn to Sew  $35  (includes pattern and supplies)

Mondays, December 5 and 12  6-8 pm  or

Wednesdays,  December 7 and 14   1-3 pm
Mondays, January 23 and 30 6-8 pm
Wednesdays, January  18 and 25  1-3 pm

Spend 2 sessions learning the basics of a sewing machine, sewing terminology,
how to select fabrics and interfacings, and finally cut out and sew a Valori Wells
Little Wallet.  This class will give you the knowledge and confidence to move on
and take any of our beyond beginner project based classes. 
Use one of our sewing machines or bring your own.

Private Sewing Lessons - $10 an hour

Want individual attention from one of our patient teachers to learn how to sew or

tackle a special project like binding a quilt or installing a zipper with one-on-one instruction?
Then this is for you! Call us to schedule a time that fits your schedule.

 “Make & Mingle” - $20 a session 

Saturday, Jan 7      10 am - 1:00 pm  

Saturday, Feb 11   10 am - 1:00 pm
Sit with like minded sewists and enjoy a few hours of uninterupted sewing time.
Bring any project you need help with and we will have an experienced seamstress
available to answer questions. No specific class instruction, but a guiding hand to
help you along.  You must register in advance.

"Sleep Well" Pajama Pants  $30 class fee 

Thursdays, January 5 and 12    6-8:00 pm

Just in time for chilly winter nights, this is a great class for someone
wanting to learn basic garment construction. Let Hilda teach you how
easy these are in this popular class, and you’ll be whipping up a pair
for everyday of the week and for everyone you know - including
 the men in your life!  

Little Glam Bag  -  $30  (includes supplies)   

Sunday, February 5 12-4:00 pm

This cute wristlet bag has lots of design options, pieced patchwork
or pick just one or two of your favorite fat quarters.
This will become your go-to quick and easy handmade gift for all
your family and friends. Great for makeup, a quick trip out, or
holding smaller items inside a larger bag.

The West Linn Bag by Loft Creations  $30 class fee

Saturday, February 25  10:00 - 2:00 pm 

This modern versatile bag is great for daytripping, grocery shopping,

or an evening out.  You will want to make more than one and changing

the fabrics and colors will give the bag a new look each time. 

Learn basic bag construction and piecing techniques. 

The Twirl Skirt by Valori Wells $25 class fee (includes pattern)

Thursday December 15 12:00 - 3:00 pm
(also includes free supplies in Flurry collection for 12/15 date)
or
Sunday, December 18   12:00 - 3:00 pm

Sew many of you have expressed an interest in learning to sew for your
daughters and grandaughters and this skirt is the PERFECT first project.
Girly and cute, it's a simple gathered skirt with a twirly flounce and an
easy elastic waist.

Saturday Market Bag   $30 class fee

Saturday, January 14 and 21  10-1:00

Heather Bailey's super cute (check out the bow!) Saturday Market bag is perfect
for shopping or carrying your knitting or just about anything else in this roomy
expandable bag.  For the beyond beginner student who is familiar with machine
and basic sewing skills but wants to learn basic bag construction techniques.

New Leaf Folding Totes  $35 class fee (includes lunch)

Monday, January 16  10-3:00

Do you have Martin Luther King day off?  Spend it with us making this tuck-away
set of shopping totes with storage sash - each reusable tote folds into a compact
wallet for easy storage. Skip the plastic on your next grocery run and shop in these
handy, earth-friendly beautiful totes.  We will order pizza in for lunch to keep your
strength up for a fun day of sewing!

Heirloom Quilt  $40 class fee

Sundays,  January 22 and 29  12-3:00

We loved this modern quilt by Joel Dewberry, showcasing his new
Heirloom collection, so much that we duplicated it exactly for our
class sample.  We have pre-cut kits for you to duplicate also, or
choose your own fabrics. This is a just beyond beginner class for
someone who has a basic knowledge of sewing and wants to learn
quick quilt piecing techniques.  Free use of our tools.

WWC - another great issue!

I soooo look forward to this magazine each time it's published.  This issue features another one of our favorite designers, Heather Bailey!  We've been able to meet her at Quilt Market in the past and she was so genuine and sweet.  She has a new collection of home dec fabrics coming out, Garden District, and we already have plans for recovering a couch in one of them.  They are GORGEOUS!   I also just love being able to glimpse at other's creative spaces - mine is neither glamorous or nearly as tidy but one can always dream a little =)     

and I'm really going to have to make a trip out to Arizona and find out why SOOOOOO many creative people come from that state!