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Class Policies:

We love having classes at Sew Katie Jean and inviting a variety of talented instructors into our classroom to teach our customers. In order to keep the high quality of instructors and classes, we have instituted the following class policies:
1) Prepayment holds your place in class.
2) There are no refunds for no-shows.
3) A refund in the form of a store credit will be given for a cancellation made up to 1 week prior to the first date of the first session of the class. There are no refunds on class supplies. 
4) If a cancellation is necessary within 1 week of class, out of courtesy to the instructor  and other participants, please let us know so the instructor can start on time and have the correct number of handouts.
5) Some instructors require a minimum number of students. The minimum number of students will be listed in the class description. If the minimum is not met, participants will be notified at least 3 days prior to the class, and a full refund will be given for the class fee.


Classes & Clubs


Once you have taken Beginning FMQ1and FMQ 2, you are ready to expand your library of motifs to half circles. In FMQ 3, classic designs such as Rainbow and Pebble Rainbow will be taught. The natural progression to the half circle is an introduction to designs organized into grid patterns e.g. the Clamshell grid. This adds a new look to the quilting and designs. As with FMQ 1 and 2, attention will be paid to design theory and how to combine motifs into quilt creations. will include when and where each motif might be useful in your own quilt creations.

Cost: $ 50.00
Unlock your creativity and elevate your quilting skills in this hands-on FMQ class! In Beginning FMQ, you will learn the basics of good quilting habits, along with good ergonomics, as you are introduced to a variety of FMQ motifs. Topics covered will include: designs based on freehand lines and circles, marking a quilt top, ideas for practicing and putting the newly learned motifs to work on your quilts.

Cost: $ 50.00
Learn to piece and quilt step by step while making a small lap quilt. You will learn lots of techniques from choosing your fabric, to piecing, sandwiching your quilt and quilting it and binding it.

Cost: $ 146.00
In this class for beginners, you will be building on the skills you learned in the Level 1 class. We will be reviewing the “Best Practices” for piecing a quilt top. There are 9 different blocks and sashing and borders, where more skills will be built upon. This class is a sixth month commitment, and participants will need to keep a credit card on file to be billed monthly for the class.

Cost: $ 35.00
Have you ever wondered how quilter's get such small angles and intricate line on some blocks? Well, foundation paper piecing might be the technique! Barbara Carlston will be here to teach you the basics of foundation paper piecing using Jen Kingwell's Wensleydale Quilt pattern.

Cost: $ 73.99
Have you seen those cute "braided" rugs in kitchens of country homes? Those are jelly roll rugs and you can make your very own!

Cost: $ 155.10
Linda Ballard is returning for another 1 day class! We are excited to welcome her back to teach at Sew Katie Jean in 2026! This one is called "Caribbean Stars". Linda will demonstrate new tricks and tips, as she demonstrates how to make this quilt. You will have some different lay-out options, as well as borders.

Cost: $ 60.00
Come make a cute book tote for your summer travels. Rena Spohr will be the teacher for this class. We will have a fun night creating together and we will have a baked potato bar for dinner.

Cost: $ 42.99
This month we are offering a Grown-Up and Me class for young people age 8 and above to come and learn to embroider. The students will receive a large fabric panel with several projects on it. At the April class we will be learning embroidery stitches and making the embroidery book from the panel. Next month, we will continue with embroidery and make a fox stuffy. When you buy the kit with the class this month, you will have what you need for next month's class as well. We also invite individuals who are young at heart.

Cost: $ 63.99
Come enjoy the mystery of making a quilt without knowing the final design! This will be a traditional quilt called "Pieceful Times." Laurie Johnson will be the instructor. Come see the mystery evolve!

Cost: $ 117.99
This is a 12 Month Program. We will travel across the United States as we make this beautiful Road Trip Adventure Quilt. The pattern is by Kate Colleran and Tammy Silvers. Each month has a new block featuring a new technique, with opportunities for you to learn new methods. The finished quilt is 60" inch x 74” inch. Participants will pick up their quilt kit and receive instruction on the current block the first Saturday of each month from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. We are looking forward to another great adventure with you!

Cost: $ FREE
Do you want to learn how to sew? Learn how to use your machine? This is the class for you! This is a 4 week class where you learn the basics of sewing and you will make a project each week! The four projects are a draw string bag, a pillowcase, a key chain and an apron. This new class is a prerequisite for our beginning quilting classes. When you finish this class, we also offer Level 2 and level 3 with 4 more projects each.

Cost: $ 164.95
This is part 2 of the School of Sewing. It is a 4 part class, continuing on in the book with 4 more projects. In this session, you will learn skills to help you make a zip-it pillow, an essential tote bag, a pleated purse and placemats. The prerequisite for this class is level 1. This class is for individuals who are 16 years and older.

Cost: $ 140.00
Have you taken the Intro to Paper Piecing Class, and want something new to try out your new skill on? or do you know how to Foundation Paper Piece, but need a new project? This Nautical Crab is the class for you! Barbara Carlston will be here to guide you through this cute and slightly challenging pattern.

Cost: $ 57.99
This is a 7 session wool block of the month. Robyn Babb will instruct you on the basics of wool applique using the Sue Spargo method. This block of the month includes a class and a kit. Registration is $155, which includes the pattern book and embellishment thread pack. You will also need to purchase the Sue Spargo Creative Stitching book, as well as Ellana wool threads for whip stitching down the wool pieces.

Cost: $ 60.00
A touch of whimsy for your home. These tuffets used to be in every home long ago. Little children can sit and listen to stories; gentlemen can rest their feet, ladies can, too; and some "purrfect" pets might find it a perfect place to perch. Come make one of your very own right here at Sew Katie Jean.

Cost: $ 117.00
This class will offer a compilation of several star quilt patterns collected from several sources. We will cover 5-6 patterns each month over 7 months. You are to select the patterns you want to make and put the blocks into your own quilt design. There will be 22 patterns 12” finished and 10 patterns 6” finished. You may choose to make some or all of the patterns.

Cost: $ 40.00
Come work on your unfinished projects or start a new one with the company of friends in Sew Katie Jean's Sewing Room.

Cost: $ 10.00
This is a Sew Day for the Friday Girls Mini Group. It is a closed Group.

Cost: $ 10.00
This is a monthly sew day for those interested in working on their Lori Holt projects. Lori Holt is known for her vintage quilt and sewing patterns. Ashlee Swain is the club coordinator and she will be on hand to help if you have questions. We have reserved the third Tuesday of every month, and there is room for 13 people including Ashlee. You can register/pay online or call the shop at 530-450-5462.

Cost: $ 10.00
This is an open sew day for a closed mini group thagt has made prior arrangements.

Cost: $ 10.00
This is an open sew day for a closed mini group thagt has made prior arrangements.

Cost: $ 10.00
Come join us for our monthly Sew Day to work on our Villa Rosa projects. Not familiar with Villa Rosa patterns? We have a whole collection of patterns for you to choose from that make quilt-making easy. The Club will meet the 1st Wednesday of each month. Karen Mullins will be our host and can help with you with any questions or guidance you need with your Villa Rosa pattern/project.

Cost: $ 10.00
Bring your hand-sewing, either your wool applique or your embroidery projects, and join Diana Meier for a day of sewing together. Bring your embroidery, applique, binding, hand-quilting or any handwork and come sew with friends. The cost is $10. This club meets the 4th Tuesday of every month.

Cost: $ 10.00
Classes updated monthly!

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