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July Sewing Savvy Block of the Month with Susan
Master your sewing machine’s features and functions! In this block-of-the-month series, you will create a fun nine-block crazy patch wall quilt while gaining skills that you will use in all of your sewing projects. Each month, you will learn multiple uses for featured sewing machine feet, decorative stitches, needles, specialty threads, and more! You can also use your blocks as stand-alone mini-quilts, decorator pillows, tote bags, etc. All makes and models of machines are welcome!
July: Spanish Hemstitch Attachment, Hemstitch Appliqué, Freezer Paper Appliqué
Class: Sewing Savvy Block of the Month
Class Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Susan Pfaff
Pattern: Instructions to be given in class.
Cost: $40
Kit Available – Cost: No kit
Skill Level: Confident Beginner; must have taken machine usage class.
Min/Max # of Students: 3/12
Northeast Ohio Quilt Show
Event - Northeast Ohio Quilt Show ( Click here to keep in touch with the show)
Date - July 18-20, 2024
Times- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Thursday, Friday and Saturday. )
Chestnut Ridge Sewing is a vendor and will be supplying machines for the classes at this show.
Please see the links below for classes we are offering during this three day event!
Thursday Classes
Harnessing the Power of the Chain-Ne-Ohio, With Patricia Simons of Quilter’s Rule.
Plays Well with others- NE Ohio with Joanne Hubbard
Pumpkins on Parade Frustration Free Piecing-NE Ohio with Kellie Beckwith of Tulip Cottage Quilts
Collage Quilting- Poinsettia and Holly-NE Ohio with Sheila Drevna
Easy Table Runner with Square-agonals-NE Ohio with Sandi Blackwell of Stitched Buy
Friday Classes
Paint Your Own Barn Quilt Friday AM-NE ohio with Heather Blokzyl of Flying Barn Quilts
A New Take on Dresden Plate-NE Ohio with Laura Nolletti
Thread Painting for Beginners- NE Ohio with Kathy Wolf
Saturday Classes
Granny Gets An Update-NE Ohio with Joanne Hubbard
Paint Your Own Barn Quilt- Saturday AM-NE Ohio with Heather Blokzyl of Flying Fox Barn Quilts
Love Your Featherweight Maintenance Class-NE Ohio with Kathy Farra of Machine Lady
Introduction to Square in a Square Technique-NE Ohio with Gloria Stickney of Sew Fabulous
Point the Way- A Paper Piecing Primer Quilt-NE Ohio with Joanne Hubbard
Garden Flower Clutch by Sookie Sews
This feminine flower bag is made entirely In-the-Hoop with your embroidery machine. The 3mm zipper is added right inside the hoop! This charming bag is completely lined, features cork, and a garden full of hand-embroidered-looking flowers.
Class: Garden Flower Clutch by Sookie Sews
Class Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00am)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Garden Flower Clutch by Sookie Sews (Pattern not included )
Cost: $45.00 Plus Pattern
Skill Level: Beginner
Max # of Students: 10
All Ohio Shop Hop
The All Ohio Shop Hop brings together sewing and quilting enthusiasts from across Ohio and neighboring states. The event will run August 1 through September 30 in 2024. The All Ohio Shop Hop Magazine is your guide to all things about the event, participating stores and sponsors. The Magazine also includes valuable patterns, projects and articles along with the official passport and map. Each participating store offers the exclusive Shop Hop fabric and fun give-aways. Participants have their passport stamped at each store they visit to qualify for additional prizes.
GET THE MAGAZINE
Visit Chestnut Ridge Sewing or call us to get your All Ohio Shop Hop Magazine. It features everything you need for your Great Sewing Adventures™.
Magazines will be available mid June at participating stores.
Besides an Official Passport and Map of Stores, the magazine contains patterns, articles and other resources for sewing and quilting.
The magazine notes special Shop Hop store hours and Regional and State maps that make it easy to plan your route.
Each person in your party will need a passport in order to register for prizes.
You’ll want to reference your magazine all year. Use it to find a quilt shop whenever you are meandering through Ohio. Be inspired by the patterns, projects and articles.
Bloom & Grow- Serger Quilt Sew Along (FOUR-SESSION CLASS)
This sew-along is focused on Amanda Murphy’s newest quilt pattern, Bloom & Grow. This is a SERGER QUILT. 100% of the piecing and applique will be done using your serger. Together we will work in 4 separate sessions to complete the project, breaking it up so that we can assist you every step of the way. The quilt includes overlocker AND coverstitching and was designed with a BERNINA L890 in mind.
Please note:
Other serger brands are welcome; however, we are familiar with BERNINA machines and can assist you if needed. If bringing another brand, please be familiar with how to thread your machine. We suggest you bring an owner’s manual and all accessories with you to class.
There will not be machine rentals available for this class.
Instructor: Elisa Milano and Rhoda Beachy
Date: Session One - Friday, August 2, 2024
Session Two - Friday, August 30, 2024
Session Three- Friday, September 27, 2024
Session Four - Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm (doors open at 9:00 am
Price: $179.00 (fee includes all 4 sessions)
Pattern: Bloom & Grow by Amanda Murphy (pattern not included )
Kit Available: Yes - While Supply Lasts Kit Cost: $160.00
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Max # of Students: 20
We are offering a KIT for this quilt, using the Benartex fabrics featured on the cover of the pattern. If you are interested in purchasing a kit, please contact the store directly and get on the Special Order List for Amanda Murphy - Bloom and Grow Fabric KIT. There is a LIMITED supply of kits available.
Practical Digitizing
Class: Practical Digitizing Final Project
Class Date: August 8, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $35.00 per class
Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6
In this series of classes students will learn techniques they will need to be able to accomplish everyday digitizing projects. We will learn the proper alignment of designs and focus primarily on manual digitizing. By the end of class students should be able to digitize logos and drawings.
This is a digitizing/embroidery class. In this class we will embroider the design we have digitized for our final project. Please bring your computer so we can take a final look at your design before we start. Please bring your embroidery machine and Large Oval (6x10) hoop. Bring tear away stabilizer and needles. Prepared fabric and thread will be provided.
Binding Boot Camp
General Class Description:
Do you have a stack of quilts that need to be bound, but you aren’t sure how to do it? Perhaps you’ve bound quilts but weren’t happy with the results. If that’s the case, this class is for you! Binding is made easy in this class in which you’ll receive two kits that include binding strips and a small quilt on which to work so you don’t have to worry about messing up one of your own projects. In the first half of the class, we’ll go through all the steps of trimming and squaring the quilt and adding traditional binding. In the second half, you’ll learn how to attach binding completely by machineand add a splash of color at the same time. (This binding is NOT the backing brought to the front.) Join this fun and productive class so you can become a binding pro!
Class: Binding Boot Camp
Class Date: Monday, August 12, 2024
Class Time: 9:30 - 4:00 ( Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Joanne Hubbard
Cost: $60 (includes kit)
Kit Available: A kit will be provided for this class. The kit includes two small quilts and the fabric needed for each of the binding techniques.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Max # of Students: 20
Binding Boot Camp 2- Beyond Basic Training
General Class Description:
Now that you’ve mastered the basic binding technique, it’s time to get serious and join the elite group of quilters who effortlessly bind projects with irregular angles, scallops, and even circles. In this class you will learn how to add binding to quilt edges that have irregular angles and get nice looking points on both the inside and outside angles. We will also take the mystery out of bias binding and learn two methods of making bias binding - continuous and traditional, and when to use each one. So, you don’t have to worry about messing up one of your own projects, you’ll receive two kits to learn these techniques. Join us for this fun and productive class so you can take your binding to the next level and add that extra punch of spectacular to your quilts.
Class: Binding Boot Camp 2 - Beyond Basic Training
Class Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Joanne Hubbard
Cost: $60 (includes kit)
Kit Available – A kit will be provided for this class. The kit includes two small quilts and the fabric needed for each of the binding techniques.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Max # of Students: 20
August Sewing Savvy Block of the Month with Susan
Master your sewing machine’s features and functions! In this block-of-the-month series, you will create a fun nine-block crazy patch wall quilt while gaining skills that you will use in all of your sewing projects. Each month, you will learn multiple uses for featured sewing machine feet, decorative stitches, needles, specialty threads, and more! You can also use your blocks as stand-alone mini-quilts, decorator pillows, tote bags, etc. All makes and models of machines are welcome!
August: Create Your Own Custom Cord, Couching Techniques, Free Motion Couching
Class: Sewing Savvy Block of the Month
Class Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Susan Pfaff
Pattern: Instructions to be given in class.
Cost: $40
Kit Available – Cost: No kit
Skill Level: Confident Beginner; must have taken machine usage class.
Min/Max # of Students: 3/12
Embroidery Card Class 201
Personalize your Greeting Cards by embroidering them! Carol will teach you new techniques of Embroidery with Fill Stitches.
Have you ever spent hours trying to find a special card for a friend or relative? With Donna Rauff’s techniques and designs and your embroidery machine, you can make beautiful, one-of-a-kind personalized cards. In Card Making Class 101 you learned the basics of Donna’s techniques. In Class 201, we will take it to the next level by learning how to make fabric frames and using organza to make cards even more special. These are 2 separate classes.
You must take Class 101 before taking Class 201. If you have already completed Class 101, you can sign up for just Class 201.
Class Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Donna Rauff’s Designs
Cost : $85.00 Includes Kit
Max # of Students: 20
Links to Designs Will be Available Soon!
Holiday Sentiments Card Class with Carol
Holiday Sentiments is all about helping you with the written sentiments on all the major holiday cards you create throughout the year. In this class you have a huge “bank” of digitized words to mix and match to create what you want your card to say. In other words, you build your own sentiment. Because these words are all separate, you can arrange them in a pleasing manner wherever they will fit on your particular card. This allows you more freedom! This class includes your card kit, list of the words, in alphabetical order, a PDF of the written instructions, and a list of the 180 sentiments Donna has developed. Your card making options are endless!
The price for the Sentimentally Yours Kit is higher because the download of designs you will receive the day of class is very large, In addition to the 113 words, you will receive 6 new rectangle template borders, 5 new quilt fills and 8 appliques shapes.
After you enroll in the class, you will be emailed 3 PDFs to print off and bring to class.
Prerequisite is Home for the Holidays Embroidery Card Class
Class: Holiday Sentiments Card Class
Class Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Donna Rauff’s Designs (not included)
Cost : $125.00 Includes kit
Skill Level: All
Max # of Students: 15
Advanced Digitizing
Class: Advanced Digitizing - Stumpwork
Class Date: September 5, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $35.00 per class
Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2 , This is an advanced class. It would be helpful if you attended the Practical Digitizing Series.
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6
In this class students will learn to digitize stumpwork. They will create a 3D design in which fine wire is sewn onto the fabric. If the student has access to the cutwork tool, we will also learn how to digitize cutwork to cut the flower petals from the fabric.
Skills taught include:
Digitizing stumpwork
Digitizing cutwork
Applique
Students will be asked to post a picture of their completed stumpwork project.
Runway at the Ridge
The Runway is back!
Join this Red Carpet Affair that includes a runway set up for participants to “strut their creative stuff”.
Food will be served at the event, and a BERNINA photo booth will be set up with props so you and your friends can make memories to last a lifetime!
This is an exclusive event and ticket sales will be sold on a first come basis.
Date: Saturday, September, 14th 2024
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Categories: YOUTH Designer’s Choice, ADULT Designer’s Choice, Quilting (Piecing AND Quilting), Bag, Apparel, Embroidery.
Categories: Click here to view more information about each category
Within each category, entrants will be provided a specific pattern, fabric, or embroidery collection and must create a project within a set of predetermined parameters such as size and other key metrics. Judging will be based on workmanship, visual impact, overall appearance, and creativity. A panel of judges who are experts in their areas will determine the Category and Best of Show Winners.
Prizes:
Category Winners: Determined by the panel of judges. Each Category Winner will receive 30% off for one month of their choosing at CRS (some exclusions apply).
Viewers’ Choice: Determined by the audience. The Viewers’ Choice Winner will receive one ticket to the 2025 Spring Extravaganza - a prize package valued at $250!
Best of Show: Determined by the panel of judges. The Best of Show Winner will receive two tickets to the 2024 Berlin Grande Retreat - a prize package valued at $700!
Youth Prize: Learn more about the Youth Designer’s Choice prize by clicking here.
Tickets:
Contestants - Contestants are welcome and encouraged to enter more than one category!
$15 for 1 Entry - Click here to purchase a single Contestant Ticket
$10 for Each Additional Entry - Click here to purchase each Additional Entry Ticket (You will need to complete a separate entry form for each additional entry.)
A Contestant Entry Form, a Contestant Bio and Entry Description is required with EACH entry. Please complete those forms below.
Contestant Bio and Entry Description - The Entry Description form does not need to be completed upon registration. It can be submitted upon completion of your project.
Audience Tickets: Tickets will be available for those who want to join in the fun without competing. The audience will be voting for the Viewers’ Choice Winner, so contestants should invite and encourage their friends and family to come and cheer them on during the event.
$10 for each Audience Ticket- Click here to purchase an Audience Ticket
September Sewing Savvy Block of the Month with Susan
Master your sewing machine’s features and functions! In this block-of-the-month series, you will create a fun nine-block crazy patch wall quilt while gaining skills that you will use in all of your sewing projects. Each month, you will learn multiple uses for featured sewing machine feet, decorative stitches, needles, specialty threads, and more! You can also use your blocks as stand-alone mini-quilts, decorator pillows, tote bags, etc. All makes and models of machines are welcome!
September: Embellished Prairie Points, Ruffler Techniques
Class: Sewing Savvy Block of the Month
Class Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Susan Pfaff
Pattern: Instructions to be given in class.
Cost: $40
Kit Available – Cost: No kit
Skill Level: Confident Beginner; must have taken machine usage class.
Min/Max # of Students: 3/12
Everything But the Machine Tote
This tote is a must if you take sewing classes, like to sew and travel, or attend retreats where you need to bring everything. All of your sewing tools and notions can now be tucked away in an organized fashion in the 5-drawer case that has an adjustable strap so you can carry it in your hand, on your shoulder, or not carry it at all by using the trolley sleeve!
Class: Everything But the Machine Tote
Class Date: September 24th and 25th, 2024
Class Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00PM (Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Everything But the Machine Tote by Salty Sews (pattern not included)
Cost: $80.00 plus pattern
Skill Level: Confident beginner to intermediate
Max # of Students: 8
How To Copy A Garment Without Taking It Apart
Description: In this class you will learn how to copy and create a pattern for your favorite garment without taking it apart. This class will focus on basic pattern drafting techniques and strategies. The best part of this class is the satisfaction of drafting a pattern that you know you will like and know will fit! Come join us!
This class will not involve sewing, only pattern drafting.
Date: September 30,2024
Time: 9:30 am (doors open at 9 am) - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Elisa Milano
Cost: $55
Pattern: No Pattern
October Sewing Savvy Block of the Month with Susan
Master your sewing machine’s features and functions! In this block-of-the-month series, you will create a fun nine-block crazy patch wall quilt while gaining skills that you will use in all of your sewing projects. Each month, you will learn multiple uses for featured sewing machine feet, decorative stitches, needles, specialty threads, and more! You can also use your blocks as stand-alone mini-quilts, decorator pillows, tote bags, etc. All makes and models of machines are welcome!
October: Quilt Assembly
Class: Sewing Savvy Block of the Month
Class Date: Thursday, October10th, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Susan Pfaff
Pattern: Instructions to be given in class.
Cost: $40
Kit Available – Cost: No kit
Skill Level: Confident Beginner; must have taken machine usage class.
Min/Max # of Students: 3/12
Advanced Digitizing
Class: Advanced Digitizing – In the Hoop Zipper Project
Class Date: October 10, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $35.00 per class
Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2 , This is an advanced class. It would be helpful if you attended the Practical Digitizing Series.
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6
In this class students will learn to digitize an in the hoop project with a zipper. If time permits we may also digitize a mug rug with an envelope back.
This is a digitizing class. Students will sew out the project at home and be asked to post a picture of the completed project to Friends of Chestnut Ridge Sewing.
Claudia's Creations Workshop
Join Claudia for this 3-day workshop featuring her Autumn Skies Design.
Date: October 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2024
Time: 9:30 to 4:00
Instructor: Claudia Dinnell
Cost: $325.00 (includes design fee)
Instructions to print out will be emailed once available!
Join Claudia for a fun-filled, three-day hands-on workshop that will transform your embroidery forever.
With Autumn Skies her latest embroidery pattern, she has gone all out!
A crisp fall wind and the sound of rustling golden leaves herald the arrival of Autumn!
A season of plenty, when the harvest is maturing, there is an abundance of food, family, and friends! Savor the flavor of homemade pumpkin pies and the crisp fall skies.
Work on this project or any other lovely design that Claudia has created.
Claudia's Creations Workshop
Join Claudia for this 3-day workshop featuring her Autumn Skies Design.
Date: October 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2024
Time: 9:30 to 4:00
Instructor: Claudia Dinnell
Cost: $325.00 (includes design fee)
Instructions to print out will be emailed once available!
Join Claudia for a fun-filled, three-day hands-on workshop that will transform your embroidery forever.
With Autumn Skies her latest embroidery pattern, she has gone all out!
A crisp fall wind and the sound of rustling golden leaves herald the arrival of Autumn!
A season of plenty, when the harvest is maturing, there is an abundance of food, family, and friends! Savor the flavor of homemade pumpkin pies and the crisp fall skies.
Work on this project or any other lovely design that Claudia has created.
Stanton Hoodie SERGER Along
General Class Description:
In this class, we will be working together and serging together to create this stylish and cozy hoodie. This pattern is custom-fitted to your body, with cup sizes from C-H! If you have a larger chest or hips, hoodies often end up uncomfortably tight or sloppy and oversized, but Cahsmerette patterns are designed for curves to give you an amazing fit at the bustline AND at the rest of your body.
Although the Stanton pattern features a pullover and a zip-up version, in this class we will be making the PULLOVER.
You will be amazed at how fun and easy this hoodie is to make. We will be using our sergers exclusively for construction and you will be guided step by step in the process.
Class: Stanton Hoodie SERGER Along
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 9:30am - 4:000 pm (doors will open at 9:00am)
Instructor: Elisa Milano
Cost: $45 (does not include pattern)
Pattern: Stanton Hoodie by Cashmerette Patterns (can be purchased in store)
Max # of Students: 20
Tools Of The Trade Class
General Class Description:(include technique or skills being taught and anticipated
completion)
These functional carriers in two sizes are designed to store, protect, and carry oversized items such as rulers, cutting mats, sketchbooks — even computers.
The small portfolio measures 14"H x 20"W x 1½" to 3¾"D when closed and will hold a 12" x 18" mat.
The large case measures 21"H x 26½"W x 1½" to 5½"D when closed and will hold an 18" x 24" cutting mat.
Class: Tools of the Trade By Annie
Class Date/Time: October 22 & 23, 2024
9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Tools of the Trade by Annie
Cost: $80
Kit Available: No
Skill Level: Intermediate
Min/Max # of Students: 10
Berlin Grande Retreat
We are looking forward to having Janine Babich from Janine Babich Designs, Charisma Horton from Charisma’s Corner, and Rhoda Beachy and Elisa Milano from Chestnut Ridge Sewing join us for this great event.
Dates: Tuesday, November 5th thru 7th, 2024
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $350.00 includes kits, class supplies, lunches, and BERNINA sewing machines (one per student) to use in each class.
No refunds will be issued after October 1st, 2024. If for any reason you need to cancel, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another person. Please contact Chestnut Ridge Sewing for approval.
Maximum #: 58
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Berlin Grande Hotel. To book your hotel reservation, please call 330-403-3050. When registering please ask for the Chestnut Ridge Sewing Event rate. Also, please be aware that the Berlin Grande Hotel cancellation policy differs due to group rate. Please ask about this when making your reservation!!!
Advanced Digitizing
Class: Advanced Digitizing - Portraits
Class Date: November 14, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $35.00 per class
Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2 This is an advanced class. It would be helpful if you attended the Practical Digitizing Series.
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6
This class presents different methods of digitizing portraits. We will look at the Bernina V9 Color Photo stitch program as well as several ways can manually digitize a photo. We will also work on digitizing a “fur look” for pet portraits.
Advanced Digitizing – Free Standing Lace
Class: Advanced Digitizing – Free Standing Lace
Class Date: December 5, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $30.00
Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & # 2
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6
In this class we will digitize Free Standing Lace. We will learn how to create a background to convert a design to FSL and also to create our own design.
Spring Extravaganza 2025
Class Times: 9:00 to 4:00 Daily
This will be a 3 day event March 18th, 19th and 20th of 2025
Class Fee: $249.00- includes kits, class supplies, lunches and BERNINA sewing machines to use in the classes.
Lodging: A block of rooms has been reserved at The Berlin Encore Hotel & Suites. Click the link below to book your hotel reservation. Please note that the hotel cancelation policy differs due to the group rate.
Barn Quilt Painting
Create a beautiful, hand-crafted barn quilt that you can display inside your home, or outside on the garage, porch, or fence.
Class : Barn Quilt Painting
Dates : May 21, 2025
Time: 9:00 am- 4:30pm (Arrive 8:00 am - 8:30 am )
Instructor: Deborah May, of Barn Quilter Express
Class Fee: $25.00 (includes lunch and instructor)
Additional Kit Fee: Includes board with pattern and all supplies, including paint.
Fee is determined by the size of the board and must be paid directly to Deborah, the instructor.
More information, including design options and cost, will be provided later.
There are three board size options (all are square): 24” 36” 48”
New design options will be available for 2025.
Barn Quilt Painting
Create a beautiful, hand-crafted barn quilt that you can display inside your home, or outside the garage, porch, or fence.
Class : Barn Quilt Painting
Dates : May 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 am- 4:30pm (Arrive 8:00 am - 8:30 am )
Instructor: Deborah May, of Barn Quilter Express
Class Fee: $25.00 (includes lunch and instructor)
Additional Kit Fee: Includes board with pattern and all supplies, including paint.
Fee is determined by the size of the board and must be paid directly to Deborah, the instructor.
More information, including design options and cost, will be provided later.
There are three board size options (all are square): 24” 36” 48”
New design options will be available for 2025.
Barn Quilt Painting
Create a beautiful, hand-crafted barn quilt that you can display inside your home, or outside on the garage, porch, or fence.
Class : Barn Quilt Painting
Dates : May 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 am- 4:30pm (Arrive 8:00 am - 8:30 am )
Instructor: Deborah May, of Barn Quilter Express
Class Fee: $25.00 (includes lunch and instructor)
Additional Kit Fee: Includes board with pattern and all supplies, including paint.
Fee is determined by the size of the board and must be paid directly to Deborah, the instructor.
More information, including design options and cost, will be provided later.
There are three board size options (all are square): 24” 36” 48”
New design options will be available for 2025.
Closed For Memorial Day
We will reopen Tuesday, July 27th with our regular store hours.
Jelly Bags by Bunny Hill Designs
Do you have a jelly roll just waiting to be opened and used? The Jelly Bag is a fun and easy tote that is perfect for any jelly roll! With one jelly roll and a little extra fabric you can make 2 to 3 totes - one for you and one for a friend. If you don’t have a jelly roll, you can cut your own. A total of 17 strips is all you need! The tote measures 16 ½ inches by 14 ½ inches. Break open a jelly roll and join me in class!
Class: Jelly Bags by Bunny Hill Designs
Class Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open 9:00am)
Instructor : Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Jelly Bags by Bunny Hill Designs ( Pattern not included )
Cost : $45.00 Plus Pattern
Skill Level: Beginner
Min/Max # of Students: 3-12
Binding Boot Camp 2- Beyond Basic Training
Now that you’ve mastered the basic binding technique, it’s time to get serious and join the elite group of quilters who effortlessly bind projects with irregular angles, scallops, and even circles. In this class you will learn how to add binding to quilt edges that have irregular angles and get nice looking points on both the inside and outside angles. We will also take the mystery out of bias binding and learn two methods of making bias binding - continuous and traditional, and when to use each one. So you don’t have to worry about messing up one of your own projects, you’ll receive two kits to learn these techniques. Join us for this fun and productive class so you can take your binding to the next level and add that extra punch of spectacular to your quilts.
Class: Binding Boot Camp 2 - Beyond Basic Training
Class Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Joanne Hubbard
Cost: $60 (includes kit)
Kit Available – A kit will be provided for this class. The kit includes two small quilts and the fabric needed for each of the binding techniques.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Max # of Students: 20
Binding Boot Camp
Do you have a stack of quilts that need to be bound, but you aren’t sure how to do it? Perhaps you’ve bound quilts but weren’t happy with the results. If that’s the case, this class is for you! Binding is made easy in this class in which you’ll receive two kits that include binding strips and a small quilt on which to work so you don’t have to worry about messing up one of your own projects. In the first half of the class, we’ll go through all the steps of trimming and squaring the quilt and adding traditional binding. In the second half, you’ll learn how to attach binding completely by machine and add a splash of color at the same time. (This binding is NOT the backing brought to the front.) Join this fun and productive class so you can become a binding pro!
Class: Binding Boot Camp
Class Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Joanne Hubbard
Cost: $60 (includes kit)
Kit Available – A kit will be provided for this class. The kit includes two small quilts and the fabric needed for each of the binding techniques.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Max # of Students: 20
Practical Digitizing
Class: Practical Digitizing – Student Projects and introduction to final project
Class Date: July 5, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $35.00 per class
Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6
In this series of classes students will learn techniques they will need to be able to accomplish everyday digitizing projects. We will learn the proper alignment of designs and focus primarily on manual digitizing. By the end of class students should be able to digitize logos and drawings.
In this class we will discuss how to digitize our student projects that have been presented during the class. We will also take a look at the designs we will digitize for our class project.
We will review homework
Anniversary Sale Pre-Shopping
Pre-shopping dates for the Anniversay Sale coming up July 26th and 27th.
All pre-shopping must be done in person. And no pre-shopping can be done before or after the pre-shopping dates.
2024 Krista Moser Retreat
2024 Krista Moser Retreat
Event Details:
Come and spend 3 fun days with Krista Moser at Chestnut Ridge!
Date: June 18-20, 2024
Class Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm (doors open @ 9:30 am)
Optional Late Night Sew - We will offer a late night sew on the on Wednesday, June 19 that will include a Show and Tell of YOUR Krista quilts, as well as a pizza and salad dinner.
Pattern: Projects to be determined. Registrants will be notified by email once 2024 projects are released.
Cost: $259 and include 2 patterns, 1 kit, 3 meals, snacks and drinks
Hotel Accommodations - Lodging is not included in the fee; however, we have booked a block of rooms at the Berlin Grande Hotel - When reserving your room, ask for the “2024 Krista Moser Chestnut Ridge Event." There will be 20 rooms available at $125.00.
Skill Level: All
Max Students: 36
V9 Software Class
This Class is an introductory session on V9 software for those who are new to software, considering about purchasing, or need a refresher. We'll concentrate on lettering. If you don't have the software, you can get a trial version from the BERNINA website.
Class: Practical Digitizing
Class Date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Class Time: Morning: 9:30 am- 12:30 Afternoon: 1:00pm- 4:00 pm
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $45.00
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6
Call store to Register (330) 893-3359
A Place for Everything (Two Session Class)
This spacious organizer stores and carries tools and supplies, providing visibility and easy access to all. The bag features handles and an adjustable/detachable carrying strap along with two removable pocket pages with mesh or vinyl pockets in a variety of styles. Abundant pockets in a variety of styles are the key to ensuring that there is a place for everything … and that everything is in its place!
The case measures about 10"H x 14" W x 5½"D when closed with removable pages measuring 13"H x 20"W
Class: A Place for Everything 2.0 By Annie Class (Two Session Class)
Class Date: June 10 and June 11
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: A Place for Everything 2.0 By Annie
Cost: $80.00 (Pattern not included)
Kit Available No
Skill Level: Intermediate
Min/Max # of Students: 10
Practical Digitizing
Class: Practical Digitizing – Sketch Digitizing
Class Date: June 10, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $35.00 per class
Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6
In this series of classes students will learn techniques they will need to be able to accomplish everyday digitizing projects. We will learn the proper alignment of designs and focus primarily on manual digitizing. By the end of class students should be able to digitize logos and drawings.
It’s time to learn sketch style digitizing. In this class we will discuss starts and stops and finding a continuous line. We will digitize at a 6:1 ratio and learn to add shadows to our design. We will also discuss the branching feature of Embroidery Software 9
We will review homework.
June Sewing Savvy Block of the Month
Master your sewing machine’s features and functions! In this block-of-the-month series, you will create a fun nine-block crazy patch wall quilt while gaining skills that you will use in all of your sewing projects. Each month, you will learn multiple uses for featured sewing machine feet, decorative stitches, needles, specialty threads, and more! You can also use your blocks as stand-alone mini-quilts, decorator pillows, tote bags, etc. All makes and models of machines are welcome!
June: Pintucks, Twin Needle Pintucks, Twin Needle Reverse Appliqué, Sewing On Buttons
Class: Sewing Savvy Block of the Month
Class Date: Friday, June 7th, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Susan Pfaff
Pattern: Instructions to be given in class.
Cost: $40
Kit Available – Cost: No kit
Skill Level: Confident Beginner; must have taken machine usage class.
Min/Max # of Students: 3/12
BERNINA Boot Camp with Sylvain
BERNINA Boot Camp with Sylvain Bergeron
Event Description:
Get ready to master your machine! In this 4-day class we go beyond the basics for an in-depth training into your machine. This event has 3 days of sewing and 1 day of embroidery, Learn some of the key features that make a BERNINA special, all while visiting a series of basic sewing techniques - from calibrating the seam to using the features on your machine that let you focus on your project. In the end, you’ll have a series of building blocks that you can apply to your various sewing projects, all with the confidence that you now have mastery of your machine. This class requires that you bring your BERNINA machine or rent one at Chestnut Ridge. BERNINA machines can be rented for the 4-day event for $45. This event is for 5 series and up.
Who is Sylvain?
Sylvain Bergeron is an Educator with BERNINA of America. He came to sewing through garment making and sewing projects for the home. He has since become a quilter, developing all-over thread designs with embroidery software and creating digital wall paintings quilts. He was the first ever recipient of the Master Award for Thread Artistry at IQF Houston. He is self-described as a thread junkie.
Enjoy Sylvain's #SundayFootFunday Video (click link)
Dates: June 3-6
Class Times: 9:30- 4:00 (doors open at 9:00)
Cost: $229 (includes lunch each day and snacks) *Hotel accommodations and machine rental not included
$45 BERNINA Machine Rental for 4 day event
Hotel Accommodations: Attendees who require accommodations during their stay may contact The Berlin Grande and mention CRS Sylvain's Bootcamp to receive a rate of $125/ night for Double Queen Rooms . A block of rooms has been reserved for this event and group rate will apply if reserved on or before May 3 to ensure availability and receive group rate.
*The CRS Bootcamp rate will no longer be valid after after May 3. Room availability is not guaranteed after May 3.
BERNINA Bootcamp with Sylvain Supply List
Congratulations to Sylvain Bergeron on receiving a Presidential award for education!
Barn Quilter Express Class
Class : Barn Quilter Express (Paint your Barn Quilt Square)
Dates : May 28th, 29th and 30th 2024!
Time: 9:00 am- 4:30pm (Arrive 8:00 am - 8:30 am )
Class Fee: $25.00 (includes lunch)
Kit Fee: Includes board with pattern and all supplies, including paint.
Fee is determined by the size of the board and must be paid directly to Deborah, the instructor.
24” Board - $140 36” Board - $225 48” Board - $310
More information, including design options, will be provided soon.
Call to Register- 330-893-3359
Closed for Memorial Day
We will be closed in observance of Memorial Day: Monday, May 27, 2024. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 28.
May Sewing Savvy Block of the Month
Master your sewing machine’s features and functions! In this block-of-the-month series, you will create a fun nine-block crazy patch wall quilt while gaining skills that you will use in all of your sewing projects. Each month, you will learn multiple uses for featured sewing machine feet, decorative stitches, needles, specialty threads, and more! You can also use your blocks as stand-alone mini-quilts, decorator pillows, tote bags, etc. All makes and models of machines are welcome!
May: Bobbinwork, Foundation Paper Piecing, create a custom paper pieced pattern, quilting with specialty threads.
Class: Sewing Savvy Block of the Month
Class Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Susan Pfaff
Pattern: Instructions to be given in class.
Cost: $40
Kit Available – Cost: No kit
Skill Level: Confident Beginner; must have taken machine usage class.
Min/Max # of Students: 3/12
Aunties Two Little Poppins Bag
This is a large zippered tote great for all your stuff. There are 2 outside pockets and 2 inside pockets to keep your things organized
Class: Aunties Two Little Poppins Bag
Class Date/Time: May 22nd, 2024 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Aunties Two Little Poppins (pattern not included)
Cost: $45 plus pattern
Kit Available No
Skill Level: Intermediate
Max # of Students: 10
Zippy Bag By Sallie Tomato
This trendy cross body bag comes in two sizes and features a zippered top closure and 3 additional zippered pockets. The exterior can be made with quilting cotton, denim, linen, light weight canvas or pro light cork. The full size bag measure 8 inches wide by 8 inches high while the mini measure 8 inches wide by 6 inches high.
Class: Zippy Bag by Sallie Tomato
Class Date : Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 9:30am-4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Zippy Bag by Sallie Tomato (pattern not included)
Cost: $45.00 plus pattern
Kit Available: None
Skill Level: intermediate
Max # of Students:10
Everything But the Machine Tote (Two Session Class)
This tote is a must if you take sewing classes, like to sew and travel, or attend retreats where you need to bring everything. All of your sewing tools and notions can now be tucked away in an organized fashion in the 5-drawer case that has an adjustable strap so you can carry it in your hand, on your shoulder, or not carry it at all by using the trolley sleeve!
Class: Everything But the Machine Tote
Class Date: May 16th and 17th , 2024
Class Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00PM (Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Everything But the Machine Tote by Salty Sews (pattern not included)
Cost: $80.00 plus pattern
Skill Level: Confident beginner to intermediate
Max # of Students: 8
Sentimentally Yours Embroidery Card Class
The Sentimentally Yours Card Class is all about the written sentiments on the front of all-occasion greeting cards! Donna Rauff has digitized 90 plus words that you can choose to make over 180 sentiments for your cards. You can arrange them where you have the space on your card. In class we are going to let the words be the focal point of our cards, but you certainly can use them on any kind of card with an embroidered picture design as well. In addition to the 90 plus words, you will receive 3 new template borders, 3 new quilt fills, and 3 applique shapes.
Prerequisite for this class is Home for the Holidays Embroidery Card Class.
Class: Sentimentally Yours Card Embroidery Class
Class Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Donna Rauff’s Designs
Cost: $125.00 Includes kit
Skill Level: All
Max # of Students: 12
To View Embroidery Designs, Click the Links:
Tiny Butterfly
https://embroideryonline.com/shop?search_query=Wp202-48
Daffodil with butterfly
The Smaller Card Embroidery Class with Carol
Sometimes you just need a small card to accompany a gift. Here it is! It measures 4”x 5½” and will use smaller embroidery designs (approximately 2”x 3½”) and therefore, it will take less time to stitch! With Donna Rauff’s techniques and designs, and your embroidery machine, you can make beautiful, smaller, one-of-a-kind personalized cards.
Prerequisite is Home for the Holidays Embroidery Card Class
Class: The Smaller Card Embroidery Class with Carol
Class Date: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Donna Rauff’s Designs
Cost: $85.00 Includes kit
Skill Level: All
Max # of Students: 20
To View Embroidery Designs, Click the Links:
Butterfly Dance
https://embroideryonline.com/shop?search_query=Fq618-48
Small Purple flowers
https://embroideryonline.com/small-flowers-3-b8ca1c3e/
Baby Rattle –Tiny Card
https://embroideryonline.com/rattle-cj598
Mums
https://embroideryonline.com/mums-cm415/
Lady Bug Vinca 3
https://embroideryonline.com/ladybug-vinca-3/
Hydrangea
https://embroideryonline.com/hydrangea/
Rose
Dancing Diamonds Gem Bag
If you have a stash of fabric and like to make bags, this class is for you!!! You will be creating a bag that features a diamond pattern and is easy and fun to make. It is guaranteed to be addicting and you will be making many others as a result. The process is simple and allows you to let your creativity flow. Bring strips from your stash that range from 1-3” wide and you will arrange them in a way that is unique and pleasing. The result will be a one-of-a-kind pattern made by YOU!!!
Techniques used include sewing basic strip sets, cutting the strip sets into 60 degree diamonds and rearranging them onto an interfaced piece. You will also be quilting and attaching binding to your pieces and finishing by adding attractive grommets to attach carrying straps.
Class: Dancing Diamonds Gem Bag
Class Date: Monday, May 13, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am-4:00 pm (Doors open at 9:00am)
Instructor: Elisa Milano
Pattern: Dancing Diamonds Gem Bag (not included)
Cost: $45.00 (plus pattern)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Max # of Students: 20
V9 Software Class
This Class is an introductory session on V9 software for those who are new to software, considering about purchasing, or need a refresher. We'll concentrate on lettering. If you don't have the software, you can get a trial version from the BERNINA website.
Class: Practical Digitizing
Class Date: Monday , May 13, 2024
Class Time: Morning: 9:30 am- 12:30 Afternoon: 1:00pm- 4:00 pm
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $45.00
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6
Call store to Register (330) 893-3359 ex 118
Customer Appreciation Sale!
We love our customers! To show our appreciation to you, we invite you to join us for our Customer Appreciation Sale May 13th - 18th! We know you’ll find something you love SEW much!
Practical Digitizing
Class: Practical Digitizing (Quilt Labels)
Class Date: May 10, 2024
Class Time: 9:30am – 12:30 (Doors open at 9:00)
Instructor: Betty Firebaugh
Cost: $35.00 Per Class
Skill Level: Must have completed Mastery Class #1 & #2
Min/Max # of Students: 2-6
In this series of classes students will learn techniques they will need to be able to accomplish everyday digitizing projects. We will learn the proper alignment of designs and focus primarily on manual digitizing. By the end of class students should be able to digitize logos and drawings.
We will continue to work with lettering as we digitize a quilt label and a subway art design.
Closed for Ascension Day
We will be closed for Ascension Day Thursday, May 9th, 2024. We will reopen on Friday, May 10th for regular business hours.
Everything But the Machine Tote (Two Session Class)
This tote is a must if you take sewing classes, like to sew and travel, or attend retreats where you need to bring everything. All of your sewing tools and notions can now be tucked away in an organized fashion in the 5-drawer case that has an adjustable strap so you can carry it in your hand, on your shoulder, or not carry it at all by using the trolley sleeve!
Class: Everything But the Machine Tote
Class Date: May 7th and 8th , 2024
Class Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00PM (Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Instructor: Carol Sciarini
Pattern: Everything But the Machine Tote by Salty Sews (pattern not included)
Cost: $80.00 plus pattern
Skill Level: Confident beginner to intermediate
Max # of Students: 8