Events

Free Motion Meandering Class

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Free motion quilting can be fun! In this beginner class the students will learn how to set up the machine for free motion quilting, prepare your fabric, needle selection, and understand how to adjust tension. We will go through several meandering stitches to show how quick and fun free motion can be with very few rules involved. We will end the class with a sample of how to mix those meandering stitches to make a beautiful design that is all your own! Be sure that you can cover or lower your feed dogs and bring a free motion/darning foot. You’ll get the supply list when you register. Bring your own lunch. Level: Beginner and beyond, you should know how to use your sewing machine. Call us at 320-587-8341 to register.

Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Penny Kaspszak

Class Fee: $75 + $25 for the machine quilting kit

Judy Niemeyer UFO Class

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Sunday Oct. 25, 9 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Kristen Bender

Class Fee: $60

Kristen will help anyone with their Judy Niemeyer project. This can be any Judy Niemeyer pattern at any point of completion. Kristen will help you get going and on your way to finishing your project. To sign up call us at 320-587-8341 to register.

Level: Beginner and beyond, you should know how to use your sewing machine

Island Style Block of the Month

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Make this beautiful BOM designed by Krisanne Watkins of Quail Valley Quilts for Marcus Fabrics. It is made with the Aged Muslin collection which has a unique, slightly crinkled look. The BOM starts in January, 2027 and runs through December, 2027. You’ll get a kit each month to work on and by the end of the year, you’ll have a fully completed quilt top. Kits are $25 each month. Call us at 320-587-8341 to register.

Stargazer Lily Paper Piecing Class

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Kristen Bender will be teaching the Judy Niemeyer pattern, Stargazer Lily which measures 68″ x 68″. The class will be on two Sundays. Learn Judy’s unique process for creating complex-looking designs with perfect points. You may use our batik colors or stop in ahead of class and we’ll help you pick out your own fabrics. Kristen will then come back Sunday Oct. 25 to help anyone with their Judy Niemeyer UFO project. This can more help with your Stargazer quilt or any other Judy Niemeyer pattern at any point of completion. Kristen will help you get going and on your way to finishing your project.

To sign up call us at 320-587-8341 to register.

Level: Beginner and beyond, you should know how to use your sewing machine

Sunday Oct. 4, 11 9 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Kristen Bender

Class Fee: $125 + $217.99 for the kit + pattern

Featherweight Spa Day

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Just in time before our Fall Featherweight retreat, learn how to take care of your beloved Featherweight. You’ll have hands-on step-by-step instruction in cleaning and oiling each area of the machine.  Supply list available upon registration. Additional sewing machine oil, motor lubricant, machine polish, paper towels and pipe cleaners will be provided. Stay and sew until 5 if you’d like! Give us a call at 320-587-8341 to register. Instructor: Beth, Class Fee: $20.

 

Let’s Make a Jacket 2!

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Ready to make a fashion statement? Join us for a Quilted Jacket or Quilted Hoodie class on Saturdays September 19 and October 3 from 10:00 – 3:00 pm. The first session will focus on your choice of patterns available at Quilt Haven on Main (The Elemental Coat, Tamarack Jacket, or Quilted Hoodie). Then let’s get the pattern sized to you and traced onto Pattern Ease. This will help with making a personalized size sample and for future projects.

You will also need to decide in advance whether you are cutting up a pre-made quilt, using one of our five “cheater prints” that look pieced, or starting with yardage and a pattern to make a quilted (but not bound) top to be cut into the jacket parts. If starting with a pattern and yardage, it is recommended that you stop at the shop to make your purchase and start sewing before class begins. It is also recommended that if you want a pieced topper or the cheater print topper sandwiched and quilted prior to the 2nd class, you should contact your longarm quilter to get on their schedule in advance.

During class there will be several staff instructors on hand to guide and assist. There will also be sergers for use in the final construction stage. An alternate way of finishing raw-edge seams with binding will also be demonstrated. Come join us for a fun and creative class!!

Call Quilt Haven on Main at #320-587-8341 to register. Ask for Beth, Peggy or Robin if you have specific questions!

Back to School Retreat

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Join us for 3 fun filled days of “back to school” quilting with friends, old and new! With the theme of Back to School, we will be featuring optional mini-classes each day on sewing basics along with our usual retreat features such as the optional pot luck the first night. Quilt Haven on Main will host the second evening meal consisting of pizza, Bonny’s famous salad and DQ frozen cake for dessert. The rest of the meals are on your own. A 15-minute chair massage is available on Friday for $20 payable directly to the massage therapist via cash, check or Venmo. So call a friend and register on August 11th starting at 10 am at 320-587-8341. Limit of 22

Let’s Make a Jacket 1!

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Ready to make a fashion statement? Join us for a Quilted Jacket or Quilted Hoodie class on Sundays September 13 and 27th from 12:00 – 5:00 pm. The first session will focus on your choice of patterns available at Quilt Haven on Main (The Elemental Coat, Tamarack Jacket, or Quilted Hoodie). Then let’s get the pattern sized to you and traced onto Pattern Ease. This will help with making a personalized size sample and for future projects.

You will also need to decide in advance whether you are cutting up a pre-made quilt, using one of our five “cheater prints” that look pieced, or starting with yardage and a pattern to make a quilted (but not bound) top to be cut into the jacket parts. If starting with a pattern and yardage, it is recommended that you stop at the shop to make your purchase and start sewing before class begins. It is also recommended that if you want a pieced topper or the cheater print topper sandwiched and quilted prior to the 2nd class, you should contact your longarm quilter to get on their schedule in advance.

During class there will be several staff instructors on hand to guide and assist. There will also be sergers for use in the final construction stage. An alternate way of finishing raw-edge seams with binding will also be demonstrated. Come join us for a fun and creative class!!

Call Quilt Haven on Main at #320-587-8341 to register. Ask for Beth, Peggy or Robin if you have specific questions!

13th Annual Sweetheart Sale

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Enjoy 30% off regular-priced fabric in the store. One yard minimum. Some exclusions apply, such as Tilda. Sale cannot be combined with any coupon. Take an extra $1 off clearance fabric, which makes it $7/yard or $6/yard if you finish the bolt. This sale only happens once a year and it’s a great time to stock up on backings or start a new project!

Spring Fling Retreat

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You’ll be able to quilt for three glorious days with friends, old and new.  Our retreat features an optional pot luck the first night, with Quilt Haven on Main hosting the second evening meal consisting of pizza, Bonny’s famous salad and DQ frozen cake for dessert. Sign up is April 14 starting at 10 am. You may sign up time yourself and a friend with payment.  A 15-minute chair massage is available. Pay $20 directly to the massage therapist via cash, check or Venmo. So save the dates and call your friends! Cost is $50 which includes one evening meal.

Thursday, May 7 9 am – 9 pm

Friday, May 8 9 am – 9 pm

Saturday, May 9 9 am – 5 pm